MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,763 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output weathered (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output weathered (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
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 Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible h i d bulb fitted to halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible h i d bulb fitted to halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output weathered (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output weathered (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front 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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
low fuel light on
no fuel showing on gauge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
low fuel light on
no fuel showing on gauge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f trackrod end and steering arm slight play
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 REAR SEATBELT NOT FULLY CHECKED/CHILDS SEAT FITTED.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.
WIPER DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK.
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK.
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Y304 TUM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 Y304 TUM, 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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Y304 TUM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 July 2001.
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