MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,400 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front brake discs have slight runout evident
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front brake discs have slight runout evident
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Centre exhaust mount bracket broken
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak Slight leak rear of engine ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre exhaust mount bracket broken
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak Slight leak rear of engine ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split
Nearside Front tyre perished and has cuts in the outer sidewall
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Front wiper blades split but still clearing screen
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall
Offside Rear brake lightly binding
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
both front tyres worn on inner edges
both nearside tyres have cuts in the outer sidewalls
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
both front tyres worn on inner edges
both nearside tyres have cuts in the outer sidewalls
rear brake discs worn
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
nearside rear tyre perished
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside rear tyre perished
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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Y445 DFC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y445 DFC, 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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Y445 DFC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 April 2001.
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