MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both lower sills damaged due to being jacked up incorrectly
both rear brake pipes have been slightly crushed due to being incorrectly clamped
both rear suspension coil springs corroded
engine top cover and undertray fitted
exhaust centre mount broken but system still secure
gearbox oil stained
slight bind from offside front brake
slight corrosion on power steering pipes to rack
slight play in both front suspension leg top mounts
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both lower sills damaged due to being jacked up incorrectly
both rear brake pipes have been slightly crushed due to being incorrectly clamped
both rear suspension coil springs corroded
engine top cover and undertray fitted
exhaust centre mount broken but system still secure
gearbox oil stained
slight bind from offside front brake
slight corrosion on power steering pipes to rack
slight play in both front suspension leg top mounts
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
engine top cover and partial undertray fitted
exhaust centre mount broken away from exhaust
nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
offside front indicator starting to emit white light
power steering pipes to rack corroded
service reminder illuminated
slight bind from offside front brake
slight corrosion on rear suspension coil springs
slight damage to both lower sills due to being jacked up incorrectly
slight marks on both rear brake pipes to calipers due to being incorrectly clamped
slight play in both front suspension leg top mounts
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FV51 EZK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 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 FV51 EZK, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was FV51 EZK registered?
FV51 EZK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 2002.
Is FV51 EZK safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV51 EZK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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