MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 carbon monoxide content at 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine has slight misfire
underside has slight corrosion
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine covers fitted
slight oil leak
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
engine covers fitted
engine has misfire
slight oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
offside rear tyre wall cracking
Nail in nearside front tyre
Front brake discs corroded/wearing thin
ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
Nail in nearside rear tyre
ADVISE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON .
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Y342 GMA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y342 GMA, 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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Y342 GMA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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