MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,961 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes imbalanced. Suspect sticking o/s/f caliper (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes imbalanced. Suspect sticking o/s/f caliper (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight lift in top mounts (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight lift in top mounts (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing strut tops (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre perished
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
o/s/r brake binding slightly
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)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/r brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eng management lamp on
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
hi level brake lamp inoperative
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
hi level brake lamp inoperative
exhust centre mounting cracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CN51 EKA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 CN51 EKA, 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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CN51 EKA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 September 2001.
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