MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within steering mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Torsion bar spring plate bolt missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Torsion bar spring plate bolt missing
Play in steering damper
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor-kick pan (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion to Nearside and offside inner rear wheelarches
Corrosion to Nearside front inner wheelarch
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre tread getting low
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
corrosion to underside + sills
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Oil leak
corrosion to underside + sills
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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YNL 776J is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1988 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 55,751 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 YNL 776J, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YNL 776J is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 1988.
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