MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
ubcc/oil lea/wheel trims fitted/exhaust corroded/exhaust leaking
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
components corroded
exhaust corroded
front plate deteriorated
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine smoking slighty
Centre exhaust mount broken
EML warning light on
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre exhaust mount broken
EML warning light on
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
both rear tyres starting to wear uneven
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
both rear tyres starting to wear uneven
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
corrosion to front brake discs. †engine wet with oil. †exhaust corroded. †dents and scratches to various body panels.
all four tyres down to 3mm
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Y536 COE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 Y536 COE, 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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Y536 COE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2001.
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