MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,823 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Bumper insecure LOWER ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside OUTER SILL SHOWING SIGNS OF CORRSION WILL NEED ATTENSION
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside OUTER SILL SHOWING SIGNS OF CORRSION
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front linkage,s , bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside of steering rack (2.2.A.1b)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends boots split (2.2.C.1c)
middle exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear rusty, near tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe / hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front linkage,s , bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe / hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very rusty (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside of steering rack (2.2.A.1b)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends boots split (2.2.C.1c)
middle exhaust bracket broken
Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes on underside of car (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
play and knock in steering rack joint nearside
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front and rear brake discs rusty
front brake pads getting low
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front and rear brake discs rusty
front brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s rear tyre perished
o/s rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s rear tyre flat
n/s rear tyre perished
o/s rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise rear nearside brake slight binding
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine check light on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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AP51 HBZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 AP51 HBZ, 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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AP51 HBZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2001.
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