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ExpiredMileage
146,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Offside rack end worn (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust system deteriorated, centre sleeve broken but still supported
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust system deteriorated, centre sleeve broken but still supported
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak Oil leak from the engine area ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y486 LCW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 Y486 LCW, 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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Y486 LCW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2001.
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