MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front lower ball joint has slight play
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake discs backing plates corroded and worn
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake discs backing plates corroded and worn
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s front too rear metal brake pipe corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s front too rear metal brake pipe corroded
Central Exhaust mounting corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Central Exhaust mounting corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
o/s/r outer sill corroded
All tyres worn on the edges close to limit
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Engine management light on
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
All tyres worn on the edges close to limit
Engine management light on
There is a cut in the n/s/r tyre tread.
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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Y61 HRB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 Y61 HRB, 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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Y61 HRB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2001.
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