MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,227 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BONNET RELEASE LEVER INSECURE
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADED (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC BACKING PLATE CORRODED
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear BRAKE BACKING PLATE MISSING
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADED (0.1 (b))
SIGN OF COOLANT STAINS FRONT OF ENGINE
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH UNBONDED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
BONNET RELEASE LEVER INSECURE
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADED (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC BACKING PLATE CORRODED
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear BRAKE BACKING PLATE MISSING
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADED (0.1 (b))
SIGN OF COOLANT STAINS FRONT OF ENGINE
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front tyres cracked & perished along tread
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres cracked & perished along tread
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake back plate corroded
Offside Front brake back plate corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
a time delay was found from when the service pedal was pressed to when the stop lamps lit up
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
MIL is on
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
a time delay was found from when the service pedal was pressed to when the stop lamps lit up
offside rear brake is slightly binding
oil leak
both rear brakes are slightly binding
offside front and rear tyres are cracking
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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Y264 PES is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 Y264 PES, 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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Y264 PES is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 August 2001.
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