MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested engine light on (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front subframe damaged.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear seals. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
both front inner steering arm joints have slight play.
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER REAR VOID BUSHES PLAY AND PERISHED
OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
SLIGHT VISUAL SMOKING ON FAST IDLE
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users REAR TAIL GATE NOT SECURE (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER BOOT SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER REAR VOID BUSHES PLAY AND PERISHED
OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
SLIGHT VISUAL SMOKING ON FAST IDLE
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens missing (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front no plate cracked
oil leak engine
centre exhaust bracket loose
chips in screen
engine management light on
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
centre exhaust bracket loose
chip in screen
engine management light on
nearside front wishbone bushs spliting
oil leak engine
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake disc corroded
rear tyres worn close to legal limit
rear tyres worn uneaven
Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
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Y974 TNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 Y974 TNH, 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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Y974 TNH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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