MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear coil springs slightly corroded
Engine management lamp illuminated
Engine oil level on minimum
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has sustained light scratching within swept zone outside zone A not affecting drivers view of the road
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Both rear coil springs slightly corroded
Engine management lamp illuminated
Engine oil level on minimum
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has sustained light scratching within swept zone outside zone A not affecting drivers view of the road
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on indicating a fault
exhaust cat rattling, blow from manifold
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Wipers streaking slightly
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Y252 ABA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 Y252 ABA, 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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Y252 ABA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 June 2001.
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