MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All four coil springs corroded
Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated
High level stop lamp not working
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Some underside vehicle components corroded
all suspension coil springs corroded.
both sides front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured.
both sides front tyres inner tread areas low.
centre exhaust mounting corroded.
centre stop light poor illumination.
n/s/f indicator lense damaged.
o/s/r tyre on 2mm (limit 1.6mm)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all coil springs corroded.
both front indicators slightly discoloured.
near side front inner brake pad appears to be getting low.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all coil springs corroded.
both front indicators slightly discoloured.
near side front inner brake pad appears to be getting low.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
see advisory sheet number 531501657102
Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
crack in front number plate and n/s/f foglamp
front inner brake pads appear low
signs of repair to both front outer sills
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Y979 SPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 Y979 SPX, 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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Y979 SPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 July 2001.
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