MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All brake discs slightly corroded
Offside rear outer sill slightly damaged
Spare wheel fitted to offside rear at time of test
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
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)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
All brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear outer sill slightly damaged
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare wheel fitted to offside rear at time of test
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside 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)
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)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivebelt splitting
engine management light on
front discs worn and corroded
rear discs worn and corroded
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
drive belt splitting
front & rear brake discs slightly worn
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
drive belt splitting
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s front tyre has cut to tread but not exposing the cords
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y397 RNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 Y397 RNH, 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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Y397 RNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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