MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
2 X FRONT B/DISCS DUST COVERS CORRODED
2 X OUTER SILLS COVERS
2 X REAR COIL SPRINGS S/CORR
205/55/16 X 4
ENG COOLANT LEAK??
ENG MAQN ON DASH
OIL LEAK
REVERSERS INOP(LIGHT)
T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
YELLOW CIRCLE/TRIANGLE W/LIGHT ON DASH
Nearside Outer Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Outer Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
2 X FRONT B/DISCS DUST COVERS CORRODED
2 X OUTER SILLS COVERS
2 X REAR COIL SPRINGS S/CORR
205/55/16 X 4
ENG COOLANT LEAK??
ENG MAQN ON DASH
OIL LEAK
REVERSERS INOP(LIGHT)
T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
back plates starting to rust
center exhaust bracket broken
offside front tyre worn on edges
play in nearside inner rack end
possable front wheel bearing noise
slight front brake inbalance
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
back plates starting to rust
center exhaust bracket broken
offside front tyre worn on edges
play in nearside inner rack end
slight front brake inbalance
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fuel filter coroded but not leaking
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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Y399 DDE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 Y399 DDE, 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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Y399 DDE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 2001.
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