MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,486 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill within 30cm of the off side rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive from the sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear [1.1.14 (a) (ii)] • (sump leaking) • (surface corrosion every where) under seal at the rear
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear [1.1.14 (a) (ii)] • (sump leaking) • (surface corrosion every where)
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
under seal at the rear
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
sump leaking
surface corrosion every where
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
sump leaking
surface corrosion every where
Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Brake pad wear indicator illuminated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine management light illuminated - Advise further inspection
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake pad wear indicator insecure - Advise replacement
Nearside front coil spring corroded
Nearside front passenger seat slightly insecure
Nearside rear coil spring corroded
Nearside rear inner sill corroded
Offside front coil spring corroded
Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit - Advise replacement
Oil leak
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake warning lamp to dash at time of test-Advise Brake Inspection
Corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine management light to dash at time of test
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre-with nail approx worn 2.5-3mm-Advise Replacement
o/s/r tyre-with cracking to treads around entire circumfrence of tyre-Advise Replacement
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake warning lamp to dash at time of test-Advise Brake Inspection
Corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine management light to dash at time of test
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre-with nail approx worn 2.5-3mm-Advise Replacement
o/s/r tyre-with cracking to treads around entire circumfrence of tyre-Advise Replacement
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine management light on to dash at time of test
Front wipers split
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine management light on to dash at time of test
Front wipers split
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine managment light on constantly
eng/man light on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
eng/man light on
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Screw in tyre N/s/f
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Y617 DGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y617 DGO, 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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Y617 DGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2001.
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