MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil springs corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Coil springs corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot sightly deteriorated n/s & o/s
Front registration plate damaged
Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished
Nearside headlamp deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot sightly deteriorated n/s & o/s
Front registration plate damaged
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished
Nearside headlamp deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front N/S & O/S - slight play in top suspension mount bush
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor cracking/perishing (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front slight play in inner steering arm
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor cracking/perishing (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring(s) corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front slight play in top suspension mount bushes - both
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front slight play in steering arm
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front slight play in top suspension mount bushes - both
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front slight play in steering arm
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin!! (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm!! - also cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm!! - also cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r brake disc slightly worn
o/s/r tyre cracked/perished
slight play in front (both) top suspension mount bushes
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin!! (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm!! - also cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm!! - also cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r brake disc slightly worn
o/s/r tyre cracked/perished
slight play in front (both) top suspension mount bushes
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y433 FPU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 Y433 FPU, 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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Y433 FPU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2001.
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