MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both lower sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage looks from banjos on the rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
fuel flap release is faulty , manually opened to check the fuel cap
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front registration plate damaged
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front registration plate damaged
nearside and offside front tyres starting too split through tread.
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
high level brakelight not working.
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EX51 TXP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 TXP, 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 TXP registered?
EX51 TXP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 October 2001.
Is EX51 TXP safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX51 TXP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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