MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested Unable to maintain a steady fast idle speed to test (7.3.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brake pad warning lamp on
Engine management lamp on
Slight play in near side steering arm inner fixing
Windscreen scratched
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear no plate lamp cover damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear no plate lamp cover damaged
Accessories & hanging objects fitted to roof & windscreen, None of which are blocking or distracting the drivers view at time of test.
Both rear axle rubber bushes starting to deteriate but not resulting in excess movement.
Both rear road springs heavily corroded at the bottom of the coil - Strong advise
Drivers door handle is slack & starting to fault.
Drivers rear view mirror is covered with stickers & over objects. Both wing mirrors are ok.
Front number plate damaged in more than one area but not likely to be misread.
Minor oil leak from engine - Unable to identify fault at time of test.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front inner tie rod arm has slight play.
Nearside rear tyre 205/55 R16 the outer sidewall has started to crack & tred pattern also cracking & the tyre is soft - suspect internal structure breaking up.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear tyre 205/55 R16 the outer sidewall has started to crack & tred pattern also cracking & the tyre is soft - suspect internal structure breaking up.
Rear boot is differcult to open.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Accessories & hanging objects fitted to roof & windscreen, None of which are blocking or distracting the drivers view at time of test.
Both rear axle rubber bushes starting to deteriate but not resulting in excess movement.
Both rear road springs heavily corroded at the bottom of the coil - Strong advise
Drivers door handle is slack & starting to fault.
Drivers rear view mirror is covered with stickers & over objects. Both wing mirrors are ok.
Front number plate damaged in more than one area but not likely to be misread.
Minor oil leak from engine - Unable to identify fault at time of test.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front inner tie rod arm has slight play.
Nearside rear tyre 205/55 R16 the outer sidewall has started to crack & tred pattern also cracking & the tyre is soft - suspect internal structure breaking up.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear tyre 205/55 R16 the outer sidewall has started to crack & tred pattern also cracking & the tyre is soft - suspect internal structure breaking up.
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear boot is differcult to open.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R Coil Spring Fractured But Secure
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Y243 WGA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y243 WGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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Y243 WGA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 2001.
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