MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,719 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Emissions not tested fault with engine when running (missing) (7.3.A.1)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres perishing
clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing
front and rear discs slightly worn
front bumper panel loose
front windscreen excessively damaged due to location benefit given advise replaceing
o/s/f headlight aim beam image poor just passable
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres perishing
clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing
front and rear discs slightly worn
front bumper panel loose
front windscreen excessively damaged due to location benefit given advise replaceing
o/s/f headlight aim beam image poor just passable
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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Y452 NLB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 Y452 NLB, 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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Y452 NLB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2001.
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