MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
back box to centre clamps have corroded away
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust mounting broken but system still secure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
catalytic converter loose in exhaust system
centre exhaust pipe mounting loose
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
catalytic converter loose in exhaust system
centre exhaust pipe mounting loose
exhaust rattling internally - sounds like cat. convertor
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust mtg. broken - still supports system
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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FJ51 DVO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 FJ51 DVO, 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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FJ51 DVO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2001.
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