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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both side outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both side outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both rear shockers Corroded
Front number plate slightly Damaged
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside full sill damaged and corroded
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (slight play in balljoint also) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Battery Light illuminated
Both rear shockers Corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front number plate slightly Damaged
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside full sill damaged and corroded
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1n)
brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1n)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1n)
brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1n)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
wheel covers fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
wheel covers fitted
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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YD51 YCU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 YD51 YCU, 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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YD51 YCU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2001.
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