MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,773 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspect play in nearside steering rack
engine light on dash indicating fault
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front play in tie rod
engine management light on dash
slight play in both front anti roll bar "D" bushes
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front play in tie rod
Offside Front tyre worn 1.6mm
engine management light on dash
slight play in both front anti roll bar "D" bushes
Offside Front slight play in tie rod arm
both front tyres worn 2.0mm
both front tyres worn inside edges
engine management light on dash
slight movement in both front strut top mounts
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front slight play in tie rod arm
both front tyres worn 2.0mm
both front tyres worn inside edges
engine management light on dash
slight movement in both front strut top mounts
Offside Front slight play in tie rod(rack arm)
Offside Rear slight sidewall damage
engine management light on dash
slight play in both front anti roll bar "D" bushes
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Amber fault light "ON" MOT changes next year this will fail.
n/s/r axle beam mounting arm bent !
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine management light stays on
engine management light stays on
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
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Y49 BVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 Y49 BVV, 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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What year was Y49 BVV registered?
Y49 BVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 June 2001.
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