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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
powersteering leak from rack minor
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
powersteering leak from rack minor
Central Front Upper Engine Cover Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Some Components
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Very Pale (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Screen Washer Jet Broken/Loose
Offside Front Lower Fog Lamp Lens Broken
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Front Upper Engine Cover Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Some Components
Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective Welds Broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Very Pale (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Screen Washer Jet Broken/Loose
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded Each Side of Hose Unions (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Fog Lamp Lens Broken
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has been run flat worn the side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre has been run flat and worn side wall
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
lift in o/s and n/s front top mounts
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs very poor condition/corroded on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
E.M.L on pre 2003
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all brake discs rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all brake discs rusty
eml on
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre side wall slight perished
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure
Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated does not prevent the ingress of dirt (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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Y685 FHJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 Y685 FHJ, 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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Y685 FHJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 August 2001.
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