MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,491 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Emissions not tested due to EML lamp on (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine oil level below min
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
o/s/front tyre has slight wall damage
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/rear tyre wall has minor cracks
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
slight play in offside of steering rack
surface cracks & perish marks in rear tyre walls
slight play in offside of steering rack
surface cracks & perish marks in rear tyre walls
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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Y436 LBL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 Y436 LBL, 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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Y436 LBL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 March 2001.
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