MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
OIL LEAK.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.
Nearside Front Inner CV BOOT DAMAGED.
Slight blow on exhaust.
Slight brake bind NSR.
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust corroding and one rear clamp corroded.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear end. (3.6.B.2c)
One top brake light not working.
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both. (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust corroding and one rear clamp corroded.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear end. (3.6.B.2c)
One top brake light not working.
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both. (3.6.B.4e)
Rear bushes on front wishbones wearing.
Nearside front tyre outer wall cut.
Pin hole in nearside outer cv gaitor.
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front tyre outer wall cut.
Pin hole in nearside outer cv gaitor.
Cat heat shield loose.
Front brake discs corroded and worn.
Offside front tyre worn to legal limit.
Slight bind on rear brakes.
Battery insecure
Corrosion to exhaust system
Corrosion to front brake discs
Corrosion to front suspension components
Corrosion to rear brake pipes, unions, and hose ferrules
Exhaust cat heat shield loose
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Play in n/s/f anti roll bar mounting bush
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure
Corrosion to exhaust system
Corrosion to front brake discs
Corrosion to front suspension components
Corrosion to rear brake pipes, unions, and hose ferrules
Exhaust cat heat shield loose
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
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Y659 HVH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 Y659 HVH, 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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Y659 HVH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2001.
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