MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush slight perishing
Nearside c.v gaitor perishing
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
exhaust centre mounting worn but system well supported
exhaust system deteriorating
rear brake discs little pitted
small stone chip in windscreen
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush slight perishing
Nearside c.v gaitor perishing
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
exhaust centre mounting worn but system well supported
exhaust system deteriorating
rear brake discs little pitted
small stone chip in windscreen
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone-rear inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust support corroded/broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone-rear inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust support corroded/broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nail in the n/s front tyre
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nail in the n/s front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
center exhaust mount broken
nearside wiper split on edge
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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Y64 BVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y64 BVV, 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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Y64 BVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2001.
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