MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
advance footbrake pedal travel,, recommend attention
advise wiper parking position,, recommend attention
both front tyres, worn on inner edges,,, recommend check steering track
exhaust emissions passed at 2000 rpm
front tyres 165/65/15,, rear tyres 165/80/15
o/s and n/s rear inner wing panels corroded, by rear bumper mounts
underside of vehicle, coated in under seal
vehicle ride height is low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system, deteriorated too excess (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at front master cylinder,, recommend replace (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommend replace (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
advance footbrake pedal travel
advance parking brake lever travel
front tyres 165/65/15,,, rear tyres 165/80/15
o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches/ wing panels slightly corroded
under side of vehicle coated in thick under seal
vehicles ride height low
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule recommend replace (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
advise foot brake pedal travel
advise, handbrake lever travel
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
n/s wiper rubber slightly deteriorated
o/s and n/s front sills slightly dented
suspension height low
underside of vehicle, coated in thick underseal
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak at joints (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule recommend replace (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (1.2.1 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
advance handbrake lever travel
advise, footbrake pedal travel
Body component insecure bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from brake hose to junction (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers side (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
recommend adjust washer jets
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak at joints (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule recommend replace (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from brake hose to hub (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (1.2.1 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
advance handbrake lever travel
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) fowling tyre (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front shock slightly weak action
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front shock absorber weak damping affect
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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YLX 901X is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
Across all 1981 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 45,021 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 YLX 901X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YLX 901X is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1981.
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