MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
under bonnet components covered
underside components covered
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
under bonnet components covered
underside components covered
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak ()
EML light on dash
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Off side gearbox/driveshaft oil seal leaking gear oil.
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front tyres poor and wearing thin on edges.
No oil found in engine during pre-checks.
Off side gearbox/driveshaft oil seal leaking gear oil.
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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine management light on
nearside window inoperative
starter noise?
stone chip in screen
engine management light came on during test
fuel level low
nearside front window inoperative
service light on
stone chips in screen
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
engine management light came on during test
fuel level low
nearside front window inoperative
service light on
stone chips in screen
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake warning light on
nail in near side rear tyre,perished and slightly distorted,advise renewing.
near side front tyre worn on outer edge(205/55/16)
off side rear tyre perished,distorted and near the limit,advise renewing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front number plate damaged
offside rear brake pad retaining spring positioned incorrectly
rear tyres wearing thin
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
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EO51 RUR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 EO51 RUR, 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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EO51 RUR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 September 2001.
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