MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front both tyres unevenly worn on inner edges
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 2mm tread offside front on 3mm tread offside rear on 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
lightswitch faulty rear foglamp illuminating with sidelamps and dip beam without being turned on
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside,excessivly slow in operation possible siezed mechainisum (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front both tyres unevenly worn on inner edges
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 2mm tread offside front on 3mm tread offside rear on 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
lightswitch faulty rear foglamp illuminating with sidelamps and dip beam without being turned on
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre cracking
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre cracking
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre cracking
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyre's pershing & cracking in tread aera
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
damage to nearside outer sill
nearside rear tyre has damage to the inner sidewall
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyre's pershing & cracking in tread aera
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
damage to nearside outer sill
nearside rear tyre has damage to the inner sidewall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front tyre slightly perished
Nearside outer sill damaged
Nearside rear road wheel stiff to turn by hand
Nearside rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front tyre slightly perished
Nearside outer sill damaged
Nearside rear road wheel stiff to turn by hand
Nearside rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet pull lever in poor condition
corrosion to offside fuel tank strap and both rear coil springs
damage to nearside outer sill
nearside rear brake slightly binding
nearside rear tyre HEAVILY perished and cracked worn outer edge tread not cut as deep and tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT
offside rear tyre wearing low in tread 2mm and tyre has a cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords
slight play in steering rack
suspected airflow meter fault difficult to stablise fast idle
wipers smeary
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
bonnet pull lever in poor condition
corrosion to offside fuel tank strap and both rear coil springs
damage to nearside outer sill
nearside rear brake slightly binding
nearside rear tyre HEAVILY perished and cracked worn outer edge tread not cut as deep and tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT
offside rear tyre wearing low in tread 2mm and tyre has a cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords
slight play in steering rack
suspected airflow meter fault difficult to stablise fast idle
wipers smeary
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front 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)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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Y443 DGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 Y443 DGN, 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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Y443 DGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2001.
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