MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,731 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front tyres show sign of age deterioration, nearside & offside
rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner & outer shoulders, nearside & offside
Oil leak engine ()
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits management warning light indicate fault (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering component(s) leaking nearside rack (2.3.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside Tie rod inner joint (2.2.A.1b)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)
front tyres show sign of age deterioration, nearside & offside
rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner & outer shoulders, nearside & offside
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
THREE TYRES GETTIN CLOSE TO LIMIT N/ SIDE FRONT AND BOTH REARS
Oil leak ENGINE OIL LEAK ()
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure both sides (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front both sides tyres cracks
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
unable to check brake pads
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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BL51 HHE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 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 BL51 HHE, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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BL51 HHE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 2002.
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