MOT Status
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54,277 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (4.4.3 (a))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded/holed OSF sill crushed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion - underside
seat belt lamp not illuminating
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (4.4.3 (a))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR and OSF corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded/holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
exhaust sleeve corroded - no leaks
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also including front shock absorbers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear trailing arm and shock absorbers corrosion
steering wheel cover removed prior to test
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears - starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
oil leak
Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears - starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
oil leak
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
oil leak gear box
some travel in foot brake
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
oil leak gear box
some travel in foot brake
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stating to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
oil leak gear box area
travel in foot brake
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stating to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
oil leak gear box area
travel in foot brake
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills at rear wheel arch covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
centre exhaust clamp deteriorated
general suspension corrosion
offside front brake dust shield corroded and rubbing discs not able to fully check wheel bearing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly (3.5.1i)
exhaust condition
exhaust heat shield loose
general suspension corrosion
middle exhaust mount defective
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
general suspension corrosion
middle exhaust mount defective
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust mounting broken (still supporting exhaust).
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre exhaust support bracket broken.(exhaust still supported.)
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EF51 FEE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 FEE, 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 FEE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 November 2001.
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