MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
245,136 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine light on dash
exhaust corroded
slight oil leaks
damage to front bumper
engine oil leaks
exhaust corroded
front wishbone bushes cracking
rad bad coolant leak
rear pads 60% worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
damage to front bumper
engine oil leaks
exhaust corroded
front wishbone bushes cracking
rad bad coolant leak
rear pads 60% worn
damage to various body panels
front discs corroded and worn
oil leaks
rear discs corroded and worn
sills damaged
wishbone rear bushs cracking
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
damage to various body panels
front discs corroded and worn
new cat fitted lamda sensor wires cut and joined
oil leaks
rear discs corroded and worn
sills damaged
wishbone rear bushs cracking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
eml light on. slight smear to wipers. o/s/f side light dim. o/s/f indicater faded. both front lower arm bushes worn and deteriated. oil leaks. both front brake pads starting to wear low and discs corroded and worn. both rear brake discs corroded.
various steering and suspension components corroded. various dents and scratches on vehicle. both rear tyres worn on edges.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y342 XOF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 Y342 XOF, 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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What year was Y342 XOF registered?
Y342 XOF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2001.
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