MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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centre exhaust clamp corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front sill corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear nail in tyre
centre exhaust join corroded
Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perished bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated. No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated. No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust centre bracket corroded and detatched
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp pattern faint but visible
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Gearbox weeping oil from Differential seal
Offside Front headlamp pattern faint but visible
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release button worn and lose in handle (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated) No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated) No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust centre bracket corroded and detatched
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Gearbox weeping oil from Differential seal
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release button worn and lose in handle (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine light on at time of test
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine light on at time of test
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s rear brake pipe by caliper damaged
sat nav removed from swept area
both front tyres worn to 2.3 mm and worn on inner edges
nail in n/s rear tyre tread
Front wipers smearing screen.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EY51 WTL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 EY51 WTL, 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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EY51 WTL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2001.
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