MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,551 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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near side sill slightly corroded
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp broken and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.630 (7.3.D.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()
Front brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
o/s and n/s front suspension wishbone arms close to touching subframe due to lowered suspension
suspension lowered front and rear
unable to check exhaust emissions due to not able maintain steady engine speed
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
o/s and n/s front suspension wishbone arms close to touching subframe due to lowered suspension
suspension lowered front and rear
unable to check exhaust emissions due to not able maintain steady engine speed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres have splits on the inside walls but not down to the cords
front brake pads are starting to get low
rear brake pads are starting to get low
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
reverse light lens broken
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
reverse light lens broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
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Y638 FAR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 Y638 FAR, 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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Y638 FAR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2001.
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