MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both head lamp lenses are deteriorating affecting beam image
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake pipes are corroded.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Both head lamp lenses are deteriorating affecting beam image
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake pipes are corroded.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn
Both rear tyres stepped at inner edges
Front brake discs poor condition
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Centre exhaust mounting detatched but still secure.
Front tyres wearing slightly at edges of tread.
Headlamp lenses misting.
Jacking damage at offside front outer sill.
Offside front inner driveshaft boot in poor condition.
centre exhaust support bracket broken off but exhaust supported through other mountings
front suspension top mount areas showing lift/movement in the jacked position
offside rear handbrake cable outer core swelling indicating water ingress/corrosion
rear coil springs corroding paint flacking
Centre exhaust mount becoming detached.
Slight lift at both front strut top mounts.
Nearside rear spring isrusty.
Rear number plate is poor.
Sills are covered full exam not posible.
Slight free lift at nearside front strutt top mounting.
ngine management lamp is on.
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear spring isrusty.
Rear number plate is poor.
Sills are covered full exam not posible.
Slight free lift at nearside front strutt top mounting.
ngine management lamp is on.
Rear number plate is poor,
Reduced performance at park brakes.
Sills are covered full exam not posible.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
All brake discs appear worn/
Nearside rear tyre is flat.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate is poor,
Reduced performance at park brakes.
Sills are covered full exam not posible.
FRont brake discs are rusty at edges,
Front brakes are out of ballance.
Offside front tyre is worn at edges,
Rear brake disc faces are mottled.
Rear number plate is poor.
Rear tyres show irregular wear
Sills are covered full exam not posible.
Rear and offside front tyres are wearing at edges.
Engine idles poorly.
Engine management light is on.
Wiper blades are poor.
Slight surface corrosion at front and rear b/discs(esp fronts)
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Y778 DHO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 Y778 DHO, 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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Y778 DHO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2001.
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