MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,626 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
eml on
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
e m light stays on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
e m light stays on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exh bracket adrift
clutch pedal rubber missing
engine oil leaks
o/s/r brake pad clip not in caliper correctly
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exh bracket adrift
clutch pedal rubber missing
engine oil leaks
o/s/r brake pad clip not in caliper correctly
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
front wiper blades poor
incorrect steering rack boot fitted to nearside front
offside front indicator lamp cracked
play in offside front tie rod
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear child seats not fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
both front discs in poor condition
both rear tyres slightly distorted
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Y268 TGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 Y268 TGO, 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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Y268 TGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2001.
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