MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r coil spring has 25mm missing from end but still seated correct
Front brake discs and pads slightly worn
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front indicator light cover broken but still working
Rear brake discs slightly pitted
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track road end has play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs and pads slightly worn
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front indicator light cover broken but still working
Rear brake discs slightly pitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
air bag light on
nearside front tyre inner cut
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
air bag light on
nearside front tyre inner cut
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Chips on screen
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Wear to rear tyres
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s front brake hose rubbing on drive shaft!
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front 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)
engine management light on
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front 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)
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y826 UKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 Y826 UKK, 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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What year was Y826 UKK registered?
Y826 UKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 2001.
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The MOT history for Y826 UKK shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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