MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,546 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake repair wet but no leak found time of test
Emissions pass second test (BETS)
Nearside Front seat belt stroke outer covers missing still work ok
Offside Front tyre worn on edge
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
coil springs slight corrosion but still complete
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective slow (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions pass second test (BETS)
Nearside Front seat belt stroke outer covers missing still work ok
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front tyre worn on edge
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
coil springs slight corrosion but still complete
Rear rear number plate lettering starting to fade.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white,had faded bulb. (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white,had faded bulb. (1.4.A.2f)
Rear rear number plate lettering starting to fade.
off side front indicator bulb slightly faded,lighter colour.
rear number plate showing signs of deteriation.
various small chips in lower windscreen.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DG51 XDS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 DG51 XDS, 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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What year was DG51 XDS registered?
DG51 XDS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2001.
Is DG51 XDS safe to buy?
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