MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,501 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall, n/s/f tyre balding on outer edge, front brake pads approx 4mm left, play in both front bottom ball joints.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
engine oil leaks.slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint
centre exhaust mount broken
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
centre exhaust mount broken, track control light on dash and engine oil leaks
centre exhaust mount broken, track control light on dash and engine oil leaks
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
engine oil leaks.brake pads close to warning wires
front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating.
play in both front inner track control arms.
tear in o/s wiper blade rubber.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating.
slight play in o/s/f inner track control arm.
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating.
slight play in o/s/f inner track control arm.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake servo hose deteriorating.
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake servo hose deteriorating.
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight play n/s/r wheel bearing.
slight play n/s/r wheel bearing.
front brake pads low.
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.
slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.
slight play in o/s and n/s track control arms.
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Y373 BAA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 Y373 BAA, 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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Y373 BAA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 2001.
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