MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,436 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))
Front Both front coil springs corroding.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% front brake i9mbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroding.
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))
Front Both front coil springs corroding.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% front brake i9mbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroding.
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ? (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating failed (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating failed (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + hose assembly pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan has started to corrode around a grommet hole recommend attention (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Engine breather hose broken closed circuit breather (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ? (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating failed (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine breather Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating failed (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + hose assembly pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan has started to corrode around a grommet hole recommend attention (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
under seal coated , wet weather
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
under seal coated , wet weather
Centre exhaust mounting broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
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Y886 UOV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 Y886 UOV, 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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Y886 UOV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2001.
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