MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,583 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and nearside (8.2.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
eml lamp on dash
play in steering rack innerjoints
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside inner rack joint got play in ball joint
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
EML light on
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
EML on
ESP lamp on
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight knocking from steering when rocked
slight play in steering tie rods
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
EML on
ESP lamp on
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f sidewall scrubbed, inner sidewall cracking slightly and on 3mm on edges
o/s wiper blade split
o/s/f tyre on 2mm on inner edge
slight knocking from steering when rocked
slight play in steering tie rods
front brake hoses perished
front tyres wearing on edges
front wishbone bushes perished
hazard warning light switch stiff
offside front indicator starting to fade
offside rear tyre worn on edge
play in steering tierods
rear brake discs worn
warning lights on dash
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
hazzard warning light switch sticking
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)
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Y463 VBJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 Y463 VBJ, 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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Y463 VBJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2001.
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