MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Central exhaust mount bracket welds fractured - rattle
Front nearside and offside window mechanisms inoperative
Front subframe / suspension arms / hubs - corroded
Offside Front brake- slight fluctuation recorded on Roller Brake Tester
Rear axle beam / brake hose metal ferrules / fuel tank straps - corroded
Nearside Front Tyre getting worn outside.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Next connection to hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower The offside fuel tank clamp is slightly corroded.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides, the ones that connect the axle hoses to calipers. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Next connection to hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low On both, main and dip beam. (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component insecure Next tank, fuel filter suspended by little plastic tie. (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Tyre getting worn outside.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Next connection to hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower The offside fuel tank clamp is slightly corroded.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides, the ones that connect the axle hoses to calipers. (3.6.B.2c)
Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
traction light on!
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear nearside tyre has nail in tread and starting to crack
rear offside tyre is starting to crack
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Y858 XFL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 Y858 XFL, 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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Y858 XFL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 2001.
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