MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
slight play in o/s n/s steering rack ends
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
slight play in o/s n/s steering rack ends
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside inner rack joint has slight play
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside inner rack joint has slight play
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside inner rack joint has slight play
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside inner rack joint has slight play
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
SRS light not illuminating
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
SRS light not illuminating
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
play in o/s/ & n/s/ inner steering rack joints
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)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
engine oil on min mark
play in o/s/ & n/s/ inner steering rack joints
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front number plate cracked
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front number plate cracked.n/s/r tyre tread wearing.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s/r tyre tread wearing.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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Y598 ACL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.
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 Y598 ACL, 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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Y598 ACL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2001.
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