MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure at the end clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated at the end clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front quarter panel damaged due to impact
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure at the end clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated at the end clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front quarter panel damaged due to impact
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
some damage to outer sills
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
some surface corrosion to offside front outer sill
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
The front tyres are starting to wear on the edges.
The rear tyre are feathering on the edges.
The front tyres are starting to wear on the edges.
The rear tyre are feathering on the edges.
both front wheels have slight play
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
both front wheels have slight play
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EX51 RUU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 EX51 RUU, 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 EX51 RUU registered?
EX51 RUU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is EX51 RUU safe to buy?
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