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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working headlight (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both outer sills damaged
oil leak
traction control light on
both outer sills damaged
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both rear axle bushes starting to split
centre exhaust mounting bracket snapped
n/s/f brake disc rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both outer sills damaged
both rear axle bushes starting to split
centre exhaust mounting bracket snapped
n/s/f brake disc rusty
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
offside front wiper blade torn but still clearing screen
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
offside front wiper blade torn but still clearing screen
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Unable to complete emission test due to excessive high readings which could damage gas analyser
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Y508 FHG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 Y508 FHG, 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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Y508 FHG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2001.
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