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ExpiredMileage
94,449 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Advise both front axle tyres wearing close to legal limit.
Advise coil springs corroded.
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front plastic lenses faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Oil leak
nsf indicator discoloured
osf tyre cracking/inner sidewall splitting
play through steering rack
sidewall cut on nsr tyre
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nsf indicator discoloured
osf tyre cracking/inner sidewall splitting
play through steering rack
sidewall cut on nsr tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
sidewall splits in nsr tyre
slight play through steering rack
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
sidewall splits in nsr tyre
slight play through steering rack
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
centre exhaust section deteriorated
near side front wiper blade split
off side front wiper blade deteriorated
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
centre exhaust section deteriorated
near side front wiper blade split
off side front wiper blade deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to centre exhaust mounting.
damage to nearside front wheel and tyre.
play in offside front ball joint.
tyre pressures appear low.
damage to nearside front sidewall
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
damage to nearside front sidewall
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Y983 GTC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 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 Y983 GTC, 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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Y983 GTC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2001.
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