MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,588 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
orange warning light showing on dashboard
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ems light stays on
ems light stays on
rear tyres wearing out of shape
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ems light stays on
rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges
ems light stays on
rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust center mounting broken exhaust still well supported.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight flat spotting to both rear tyres.
n/s wiper splitting on ends
engine light on
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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AV51 ZBP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 AV51 ZBP, 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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AV51 ZBP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 November 2001.
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