MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
free play in both front top strut mounts
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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
free play in both front top strut mounts
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
free play in both top strut mounts
nearside handbrake cable worn
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
free play in both top strut mounts
nearside handbrake cable worn
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
free play in both top strut mounts
nearside handbrake cable in poor condition
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both headlamps slightly discoloured
free play in both top strut mounts
handbrake has long travel
nearside handbrake cable in poor condition
rear axle corroded
rear exhaust fractured to silencer
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn
free play in both front top strut mounts
rear axle corroded quite badly
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn
free play in both front top strut mounts
rear axle corroded quite badly
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn
free play in both front strut top mounts
rear axle quite badly corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
all four tyres very close to limit and perished
both rear inner sills corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
offside front wishbone rear bush worn
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Y494 JAF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y494 JAF, 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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Y494 JAF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2001.
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