MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ALL WHEEL RIMS HAVE SLIGHT BUCKLES ON INNER BEAD SECTIONS.
FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES FADED.
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING.
WIPER BLADES SMEARING WINDSCREEN AND NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ALL WHEEL RIMS HAVE SLIGHT BUCKLES ON INNER BEAD SECTIONS.
FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES FADED.
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING.
WIPER BLADES SMEARING WINDSCREEN AND NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
chlid seat fitted to n s rear belt
coil springs corroded
front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted
kerb damage to wheel trims
oil leaks
service light on
slight kerb damage to n s front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
chlid seat fitted to n s rear belt
coil springs corroded
front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted
kerb damage to wheel trims
oil leaks
service light on
slight kerb damage to n s front tyre
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING YO CRACK BETEEN TREAD PATTERN
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FN51 XYY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 FN51 XYY, 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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FN51 XYY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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