MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
offside outer handbrake cable damaged
Engine warning light on dash
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Bush has become debonded (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Bulge in cable, unable to return to stop (3.5.1b)
Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Plastic surround missing (5.2.4a)
Traction control light on dash
Washer jets incorrect aim due to washer jets damaged
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both inner sills have slight corrosion
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
advise o/s/r tyre has nail in tyre wall
customer to be informed of flat/damaged/punctured spare tyre
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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Y299 HEP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 Y299 HEP, 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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Y299 HEP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2001.
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