MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear outer sill corroded.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
wear front and rear brake discs
wear front and rear brake discs
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front number plate in poor condition
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front number plate in poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre worn on edges
rear number plate in poor condition.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre worn on edges
rear number plate in poor condition.
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EK51 JLU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 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 EK51 JLU, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was EK51 JLU registered?
EK51 JLU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 January 2002.
Is EK51 JLU safe to buy?
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