MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front indicaters slightly discoloured
Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated
Both front tyres worn close to legal limit on edges
Both number plate lamp lenses missing
Centre exhaust mount corroded and broken
Colling fan slightly noise
Coolant level slightly low
Nearside rear tyre feathered on edges
Offside front head light patten slightly weak
Oil leak
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edges
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edges
Oil warning light on
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edges
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edges
Oil warning light on
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
both front brake hoses slightly perished
both front steering track rod end ball joint gaiters slightly perished
both front tyres worn on edges
engine management light on
oil leak
slight play in nearside front strut top mount
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front brake hoses slightly perished
both front steering track rod end ball joint gaiters slightly perished
both front tyres worn on edges
engine management light on
oil leak
slight play in nearside front strut top mount
Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating
Exhaust centre bracket broken
Front brake discs in slight poor condition
Nearside rear tyre slightly feathered on edges
Oil leak
Slack in handbrake
Slight movement in both front top mounts
Slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front indicators sligthly discoloured
Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating
Engine management warning lamp on
Exhaust centre bracket broken
Front brake discs in slight poor condition
Nail in nearside rear tyre + slightly feathered on edges
Oil leak
Slack in handbrake
Slight movement in both front top mounts
Slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint
Both front indicators discoloured
Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly pereshed
Catalytic converter slow to opperate
Condensation in offside rear light unit
EML light on
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside rear tyre starting to feather on inner edge
Nearside washer jet deteriorated
Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge
Offside rear tyre pereshed
Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
Oil dampness on engine and gearbox
Rear silencer baffles starting to brake up
Slight lift in both front top shock absorber mountings
Slight play in nearside track rod end ball joint
Wipers starting to smear slightly
Both front indicators slightly discoloured
Both front tyres starting to feather on edges
Center silencer bracket broken
Center silencer front clamp in poor condition
EML light on
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside rear tyre feathering on edges
Oil dampness on engine
parking permit in sweept area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
advise nearside puddle light stays on
advise oil level low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise nearside puddle light stays on
advise oil level low
o/s wiper is split/deteriorated
slight play in o/s/f track rod inner joint
various scratches all over
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s wiper is split/deteriorated
slight play in o/s/f track rod inner joint
various scratches all over
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
advise both rear tyres down to legal tread depth limit in places where they are worn unevenly.recommend new tyres.
advise screw in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
plastic door sills fitted.unable to inspect sills
slight knock from steering rack
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
plastic door sills fitted, unable to inspect sills.
slight knock from steering rack
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Y695 GAP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 Y695 GAP, 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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Y695 GAP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2001.
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