MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. (10.1 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))
Front Road wheel fixing missing BOTH SIDE (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH SIDE (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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EU51 TGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 EU51 TGX, 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 EU51 TGX registered?
EU51 TGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is EU51 TGX safe to buy?
The MOT history for EU51 TGX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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