MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
axle bushes perished recommend replacement
oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges
seats folded down in rear
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges
seats folded down in rear
Oil leak ()
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Braking system leaking leaking between nearside rear hose and caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Centre brake light not working
Oil leak ()
Rear tyres worn
Nearside Track rod end loose lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
wipers smearing in places
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
wipers smearing in places
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f cill damaged pass and advise
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
brake pad worning light on
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YL02 VCN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 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 YL02 VCN, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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YL02 VCN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2002.
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