MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust centre section mount broken and system slightly corroded in parts
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Subframe and suspension components corroded
both sills corroded
brake disc insides have slight surface corrosion
the parking brake has only just met the efficiency test it would appear some adjustment is required
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)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust centre section mount broken and system slightly corroded in parts
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Subframe and suspension components corroded
both sills corroded
brake disc insides have slight surface corrosion
Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside play in inner joint on steering rack
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
near side wiper blade starting to split change soon
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
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Y562 YCS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 Y562 YCS, 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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Y562 YCS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2001.
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