MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Centre heat shield loose
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both fronts . (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre heat shield loose
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both fronts . (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
ADVISE ONL;Y SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK TIE BARS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISE ONL;Y SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK TIE BARS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
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
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
rear discs worn †offside front tyre 2.5mm †offside rear tyre 2.5mm †nearside rear tyre 1.6mm †
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Y898 CSC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 Y898 CSC, 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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Y898 CSC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2001.
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