MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested Visual smoke (7.3.A.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyre treads starting to get low
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front indicator lens damaged
both front tyre treads starting to get low
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
traction control light on.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
traction control light on.
rattle inside exhaust system.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.
nearside wiper blade starting to split.
offside rear tyre tread low on edges.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.
nearside wiper blade starting to split.
offside rear tyre tread low on edges.
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y96 TPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y96 TPX, 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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What year was Y96 TPX registered?
Y96 TPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 August 2001.
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