MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,616 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Steering rack ends have play in joints.(advise replacement)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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)
Steering rack ends have play in joints.(advise replacement)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f inner wing got filler in it and fibre glass
slight lift in n/s/f inner tie rod end
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f inner wing got filler in it and fibre glass
slight lift in n/s/f inner tie rod end
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
airbag light is on
both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly split
n/s/f inner wheel arch has been damaged & repaired
traction contol light is on
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
airbag light is on
both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly split
n/s/f inner wheel arch has been damaged & repaired
traction contol light is on
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
nearside front lower wishbone rear bush cracking.
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FP51 OTB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 FP51 OTB, 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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What year was FP51 OTB registered?
FP51 OTB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 2001.
Is FP51 OTB safe to buy?
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