MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished, also both worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted
engine management warning lamp showing on
offside front tyre wearing on edges
surface corrosion to exhaust system
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
child seat fitted
engine management warning lamp showing on
offside front tyre wearing on edges
surface corrosion to exhaust system
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges
surface corrosion to exhaust system
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges
surface corrosion to exhaust system
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front spot lamp loose on lower fixings
surface corrosion to exhaust system
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s wiper splitting
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s wiper splitting
nsf brake disc inner face corroded
oil low
rear brake pads worn low
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front coil springs are starting to corrode
nearside of the steering rack has play
Bonnet safety catch release missing-temporary cable tie fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres on 4mm
n/s/r tyre on 3 1/2mm
o/s/r tyre on 4mm
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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DU51 KYW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 DU51 KYW, 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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DU51 KYW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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