MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Rear both sides sill corroded
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre mounting bracket also bron (7.1.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brake pipes corroded in places
engine missfire
mil lamp on
o/s/r brake lightly binding
slight play in the o/s/f wheel bearing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light illuminated
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Y264 TVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.4%.
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 TVV, 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 TVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2001.
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