MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres worn on edges 205.55.16w
brake pad warning light staying on (nearside front warning wire requires attention)
nearside number plate lamp lens cover missing
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres worn on edges 205.55.16w
brake pad warning light staying on (nearside front warning wire requires attention)
nearside number plate lamp lens cover missing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated
brake pad warning light intermitant
nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut 205.55.16w
offside front inner wheel rim slightly bent
slight play to both front shock absorber upper mounts
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated
brake pad warning light intermitant
nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut 205.55.16w
offside front inner wheel rim slightly bent
slight play to both front shock absorber upper mounts
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
traction control light on
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight dent in n/s/r inner wheel rim
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
NOTE NEW FRONT DISCS FITTED
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
brakes binding all round †emmisions just passed †brakes low rear
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Y293 WOF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 Y293 WOF, 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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Y293 WOF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 April 2001.
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