MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,439 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various places (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front has a cut but no cords exposed
Nearside Rear lamp slightly cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various places (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front has a cut but no cords exposed
Nearside Rear lamp slightly cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (2.6.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/r tyre outer edge cracking
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n\s\r tyre cracking
o\s\r tyre cracking
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Y891 FAR 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 68.4%.
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 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 Y891 FAR, 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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Y891 FAR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2001.
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