MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in inner steering joints (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))
near and off sides steering rack inner arm ball joints need replacing next test
Brakes imbalanced across an axle front out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively off side deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick near side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))
near and off sides steering rack inner arm ball joints need replacing next test
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Coolant leak evidence of ()
Oil leak ()
Oil level low
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
STEERING ARMS HAVE PLAY
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
engine management light on
slight play in nearside steering arm
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
SUSPECT EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STAARING ARM TO RACK JOINTS - UNABLE TO VISIALLY INSPECT DUE TO RACK GAITERS - RECOMMEND ATTENTION
exhaust blowing from manifold area - JUST ACCEPTABLE rcommend repair
n/s outer sill slightly corroded
oil leaks
various plastic coated brake pipes showing signs of corossion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
eml light on
front discs worn
ADVISE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
ADVISE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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Y818 JDV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 Y818 JDV, 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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Y818 JDV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2001.
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