MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front tyres wearing slightly on edges
nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim not tested offside front (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside front (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working offside rear (1.1.C.1d)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside rear (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear and offside rear on axle beam and by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advisory eml warning light on
advisory engine and gearbox oil leak
advisory exhaust centre mounting broken
advisory traction control warning light on
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
off side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
off side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front tyre worn to legal limet
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DV51 EBX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DV51 EBX, 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 DV51 EBX registered?
DV51 EBX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 2001.
Is DV51 EBX safe to buy?
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