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Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside rear lower floor section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside rear lower drain plug area is slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded Nearside front upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside rear lower drain plug area is slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
i)BOTH Front brake discs slightly corroded.ii)23% front brakes imbalance (high).
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Heat sheild on cat loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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BN51 LEF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 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 BN51 LEF, 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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BN51 LEF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 September 2001.
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