MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Engine MIL on but vehicle pre 2003
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - pipes corroded and swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - corroded and swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides - lower arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - corroded and swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
center stop lamp not working
front discs worn and pitted and pads getting low
oil leak on engine
rear discs worn and pitted and pads getting low
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front position lamp(s) not working both fronts (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak bad ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
cat rattles
engine cover fitted
high level light out
centre stop light inop, not wired up.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
1. nsr tyre valve perished
2. engine oil leak (rc gasket/breather)?
3. front indicator bulbs starting to fade to white
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
1. nsr tyre valve perished
2. engine oil leak (rc gasket/breather)?
3. front indicator bulbs starting to fade to white
High level brake light in-op Engin Warning Lamp ON (mil)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF51 BNA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 EF51 BNA, 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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EF51 BNA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2001.
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