MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,256 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
body work damaged to offside and nearside rear wings
both front tyres wering low
centre exhaust mounting bracket weld broken +rettling+but exhaust is secure
front reg plate has a slight damaged
under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv gaiter split+leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside front wiper blade badly split/worn (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
body work damaged to offside and nearside rear wings
both front tyres wering low
centre exhaust mounting bracket weld broken +rettling+but exhaust is secure
front reg plate has a slight damaged
under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both headlamp lens dull
centre exhaust bracket broken but system secure
top engine breather hose/pipe broken
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both headlamp lens dull
centre exhaust bracket broken but system secure
top engine breather hose/pipe broken
centre exhaust mounting bracket weld broken but exhaust system is secure
front reg plate has a slight damaged/cracked
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
centre exhaust mounting bracket weld broken but exhaust system is secure
front reg plate has a slight damaged/cracked
front reg plate has a slightly damaged/cracked
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front reg plate has a slightly damaged/cracked
front reg plate slightly cracked/damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
air bag warning lamp indicate fault
both front wiper blades smearing slightly
front reg plate slightly cracked/damaged
offside rear tyre has a serious cracks
n/s/r tyre has crackes on shoulders
Both rear tyre shoulders (where sidewall meets tread) are deteriorated/cracked, no cord or plys exposed.
Engine management lamp illuminated on dashboard.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate is slightly deteriorated, can still be clearly read.
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear tyre shoulders (where sidewall meets tread) are deteriorated/cracked, no cord or plys exposed.
Engine management lamp illuminated on dashboard.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate is slightly deteriorated, can still be clearly read.
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear tyres cracking
front number plate slightly cracked
slight play in lower steering cloumn U/J
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres cracking
front number plate slightly cracked
slight play in lower steering cloumn U/J
t/c and engine light on dash
advise on front number plate cracked
advise on slight play in both front shock absorber top mounts
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise on front number plate cracked
advise on slight play in both front shock absorber top mounts
engine light on dash
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Y921 NLM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 Y921 NLM, 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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Y921 NLM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2001.
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