MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box leaking (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished slightly (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
exhaust centre mounting broken
heatshield hitting exhaust
o/s/r brake caliper binding
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust centre mounting broken
heatshield hitting exhaust
o/s/r brake caliper binding
front number plate cracked
front number plate cracked
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front number plate cracked
rear brake discs corroded
tyres o/s/r 2.5/3mm n/s/r 2.5/3mm o/s/f 3mm n/s/f 3mm
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake discs corroded
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front number plate cracked
tyres o/s/r 2.5/3mm n/s/r 2.5/3mm o/s/f 3mm n/s/f 3mm
screw in o/s/r tyre inner tread edge
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS
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Y96 WEG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 WEG, 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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Y96 WEG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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