MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
engine lamp illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s/r wheel slightly tight to turn
rear brake pads starting to get low
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s/r wheel slightly tight to turn
rear brake pads starting to get low
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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
N/S/R Tyre sidewall cracked and perished.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/R Tyre sidewall cracked and perished.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
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Y482 GFJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 Y482 GFJ, 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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Y482 GFJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2001.
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