MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,543 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
osr tyre cracking outer tread
rear inner brake pads low
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
osr tyre cracking outer tread
rear inner brake pads low
osr tyre slight cracking in tread
rear brake pads showing slight wear
traction light on
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
osr tyre slight cracking in tread
rear brake pads showing slight wear
traction light on
nsr tyre outer wall deteriorated pressure low
warning light on dash
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r slight brake bind
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DX51 VLB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 DX51 VLB, 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 DX51 VLB registered?
DX51 VLB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 2001.
Is DX51 VLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for DX51 VLB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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