MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
Offside 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)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
O/S/F DOOR HANDLE HARD TO PULL???????????
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front wipers, keep eye on front tyre, look at brake light switch
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Y479 VGA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 Y479 VGA, 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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Y479 VGA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2001.
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