MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate cracked but not insecure or likely to be misread
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Front registration plate cracked but not insecure or likely to be misread
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear road springs corroding
exhaust blow under load (suspect front pipe flexi joints)
o/s/f indicator bulb fading
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear road springs corroding
exhaust blow under load (suspect front pipe flexi joints)
o/s/f indicator bulb fading
spare tyre soft
wiper blades noisey
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust mount corroded away but still supporting exhaust
minor ex. d/pipe blow
o/s/f tyre 2mm
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust mount corroded away but still supporting exhaust
engine management lamp on
minor ex. d/pipe blow
o/s/f tyre 2mm
wiper blades noisey
FRONT PADS JUST OVER 3/4 WORN AND DISCS LIPPED
FRONT W/BONE BUSHES WORN AND STARTING TO TEAR, ADVISE REPLACEMENT
INNER ROLL BUSHES WORN
N/S/F TYRE ALMOST ON LIMIT
THROTTLE HOUSING NEEDS STRIP AND CLEAN
advise new wiper blades
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Y314 YKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 Y314 YKL, 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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Y314 YKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2001.
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