MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Road wheel fixing missing all road wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside front tyre worn substantially low on inner edge
Rear coil springs corroded
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Wheel bolt(s) missing All wheels (4.2.A.1e)
Corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front tyre worn substantially low on inner edge
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear view mirror loose
Slight corrosion to both front brake pipes
Slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nsf tyre worn on inner edge 2055516
rear springs corroded
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nsf tyre worn on inner edge 2055516
rear springs corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
unable to open boot / oil light on dash / front number plate cracked / rear pads look low / both front suspension arms back bushs deteriorated / rear axle bushs deteriorated
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
unable to open boot / oil light on dash / front number plate cracked / rear pads look low / both front suspension arms back bushs deteriorated / rear axle bushs deteriorated
Amber oil light illuminated, oil level on max level
Major irregular tread wear to o/s/r tyre (2mm at lowest point)
Middle exhaust mounting missing, but system still fully supported
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Amber oil light illuminated, oil level on max level
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Major irregular tread wear to o/s/r tyre (2mm at lowest point)
Middle exhaust mounting missing, but system still fully supported
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
air bag light on
Both front / rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded
Both rear coil springs slightly corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Warning light illuminated on dashboard
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Both front / rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded
Both rear coil springs slightly corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Warning light illuminated on dashboard
Brake discs corroding slightly
Nearside front tyre wearing low (3mm)
Slight play in steering rack track rods
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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A9 FYO is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 2003 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 73,703 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 A9 FYO, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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A9 FYO is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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