MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,250 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Please see print out average .54% (requirement:.30%) (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coolant reservoir empty. 2 litres of coolant added to enable test
Exhaust box rattle, probably loose baffle.
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fogged lenses (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Narrow contact area with pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box support bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Bend on down pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fogged lenses (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Narrow contact area with pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box support bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak Engine. ()
Rear Rear exhaust mount broken.
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak Engine. ()
Rear Rear exhaust mount broken.
front number plate becoming loose
note. welding repair to nearside of front sub-frame
slight oil leak
slight perishing on nearside rear & front tyres
slight play at steering wheel
slight play in front suspension arms, rear bushes
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front number plate becoming loose
note. welding repair to nearside of front sub-frame
slight oil leak
slight perishing on nearside rear & front tyres
slight play at steering wheel
slight play in front suspension arms, rear bushes
Oil leak
exhaust slightly deteriorated
offside front tyre has wear cracks
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
nearside steering arm has play - borderline
offside front tyre has wear cracks
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine check warning light on
front number plate cracked//rear number plate delaminating
slight play in both outer steering rack joints
engine check warning light on
front number plate cracked//rear number plate delaminating
slight play in both outer steering rack joints
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front number plate cracked
offside front tyre worn on edges
rear number plate poor condition
stone chip in windscreen
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front number plate cracked
offside front tyre worn on edges
rear number plate poor condition
stone chip in windscreen
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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Y905 XKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 Y905 XKJ, 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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Y905 XKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 2001.
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