MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to o/s/r outer sill
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front tyre slighty worn on inner edge
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front tyre slighty worn on inner edge
1.n/s front wiper blade split on edges 2.o/s front tyre worn on outer edge and slightly damaged on wall 3.slight play in o/s steering rack arm/track rod end
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
1.n/s front wiper blade split on edges 2.o/s front tyre worn on outer edge and slightly damaged on wall 3.slight play in o/s steering rack arm/track rod end
1.engine manegement warning light on 2.n/s front wiper blade split on edge 3.both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner tread
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1.engine manegement warning light on 2.n/s front wiper blade split on edge 3.both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner tread
advise ...traction control warning light on advise ...engine warning light on
wear in rear brake discs
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
wear in rear brake discs
ESP light stopping on
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
engine management light stopping on
offside rear tyre has nail in tread in a position where if when removed tyre deflates will not be repairable
slight play in steering rack offside inner joint
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
ESP light stopping on
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
engine management light stopping on
offside rear tyre has nail in tread in a position where if when removed tyre deflates will not be repairable
slight play in steering rack offside inner joint
steel wheel fitted to offside front at time of test
engine management light stopping on
esp light stopping on
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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Y947 KUB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 Y947 KUB, 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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Y947 KUB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 July 2001.
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