MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre exhaust support bracket broken/ detatched- exhaust still deemed to be secure
nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated/ cracking
offside and nearside sills damaged
offside rear brake disc back plate/ dust cover is missing
the parking brake lever on the offside rear brake caliper does not fully return to the off position
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre exhaust support bracket broken/ detatched- exhaust still deemed to be secure
nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated/ cracking
offside and nearside sills damaged
offside rear brake disc back plate/ dust cover is missing
the parking brake lever on the offside rear brake caliper does not fully return to the off position
offside rear brake disc back plate/ dust cover is insecure
the nearside rear tyre has a nail stuck in the tread and a slightly damaged outer wall
the parking brake lever on the offside rear caliper does not fully return to the off position
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear brake disc back plate/ dust cover is insecure
the nearside rear tyre has a nail stuck in the tread and a slightly damaged outer wall
the parking brake lever on the offside rear caliper does not fully return to the off position
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust support bracket detatched- exhaust still deemed to be secure
damage to the offside and nearside outer sills
nearside rear tyre- nail in tread and outer wall slightly damaged
offside rear brake caliper parking brake lever does not fully return to the off position
offside rear brake disc back plate/dust cover missing
slight play in inner steering rack joints
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust support bracket detatched- exhaust still deemed to be secure
damage to the offside and nearside outer sills
nearside rear tyre- nail in tread and outer wall slightly damaged
offside rear brake caliper parking brake lever does not fully return to the off position
offside rear brake disc back plate/dust cover missing
slight play in inner steering rack joints
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
the centre exhaust bracket has become detatched however the exhaust is still deemed to be secure
the offside and nearside outer sills are slightly damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
the centre exhaust bracket has become detatched however the exhaust is still deemed to be secure
the offside and nearside outer sills are slightly damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
child seat location-offside rear
exhaust heatshield insecure
the centre exhaust bracket is detatched/broken however the exhaust is still deemed to be secure
the parking brake lever on the offside rear brake caliper does not fully return to the off position- function not impaired
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
child seat location-offside rear
exhaust heatshield insecure
the centre exhaust bracket is detatched/broken however the exhaust is still deemed to be secure
the parking brake lever on the offside rear brake caliper does not fully return to the off position- function not impaired
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
the middlesection of exhausts bracket has snapped, system still adequatley supported
the offside and nearside rear brakes are lightly binding
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Airbag warning light is on
ESP warning light is on
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
battery warning light is on
the middlesection of exhausts bracket has snapped, system still adequatley supported
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front tyre worn on outside edge
slight play in offside steering rack arm
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front tyre worn on outside edge
slight play in offside steering rack arm
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine oil level on minimum
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
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Y767 BLS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 Y767 BLS, 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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Y767 BLS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2001.
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