MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,573 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL HOLED AT FRONT & BACK (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested HEAD LIGHT NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL AT REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Near side rear tyre has slight bulge on outer wall.
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Off rear tyre tread starting to crack.
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres have cuts in them almost deep enough to reach cords ( none exposed )
both rear tyres slightly out of shape
slight play in o/s front lower arm ball joint
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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EY51 WXU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 WXU, 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 WXU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2001.
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