MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear sill cover corroded
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
engine management lamp on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
engine management lamp on
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
child seat fitted to off and nearside rear
oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres wearing out of shape
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres wearing out of shape
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyres worn out of shape on inner edges
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyres worn out of shape on inner edges
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear tyres feathered on inner edges
front registration plate deteriorated
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres feathered on inner edges
front registration plate deteriorated
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
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FJ51 UOV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UOV, 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 UOV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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