MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear tyres perished
brake pedal reserve travel becoming excessive
headlamp beam images deteriorated
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside headlamp beam image deteriorated
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear tyres perished
brake pedal reserve travel becoming excessive
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged x2 both front flexis perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly damaged x2 both front flexis perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split..... (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Cable poor condition .... (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn and poor condition........ (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split..... (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Mirror glass broken.... (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly worn and split in tread poor condition....... (4.1.E.1)
Braking system leaking vacuume pipe not in servo (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake discs slightly corroded
o/s/r coil spring slight lower fracture
o/s/r tyre heavily perrished 205/55/16
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake discs slightly corroded
o/s/r coil spring slight lower fracture
o/s/r tyre heavily perrished 205/55/16
N/S Front to Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded @ Rear
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
N/S Front to Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded @ Rear
O/S/F Tyre ON LIMIT
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front brake disc corroded on inner face
slight lift in both front strut top mountings
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs rusty
rear offside tyre close to limit and worn uneven on inner edge
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Y506 PUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 Y506 PUJ, 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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Y506 PUJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2001.
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