MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in steering rack o/s inner knuckle joint
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all coil springs corroded
both front lower arms bushes worn
exhaust corroded
play in steering rack bothsides
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all coil springs corroded
both front lower arms bushes worn
exhaust corroded
play in steering rack bothsides
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear brake discs deteriorated
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
rear brake discs deteriorated
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight play in steering rack
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight play in steering rack
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
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Y27 MJL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 Y27 MJL, 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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Y27 MJL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2001.
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