MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
c.o at idle abit high but passed test
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
c.o at idle abit high but passed test
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall
nearside rear tyre damaged
offside rear tyre damaged and perished on outer wall
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall
nearside rear tyre damaged
offside rear tyre damaged and perished on outer wall
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust poor
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust poor
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside front tyre worn inner edge
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
engine man light on
engine misfire
n/s/r tyre worn inner edge
o/s/f bearing slight ruffness
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
engine man light on
n/s/r tyre worn
o/s/f tyre worn
front bumper damaged
nearside wiper splitting on ends
slight blow first joint
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front bumper damaged
nearside wiper splitting on ends
slight blow first joint
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside front tyre
front number plate slightly damaged
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
Oil leak
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Y704 GJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 Y704 GJO, 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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Y704 GJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 May 2001.
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