MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear tyres nearing limit
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear tyres getting low
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear tyres getting low
Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)
Oil leak ()
engine cover fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
slight oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
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FX51 WVB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 FX51 WVB, 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 FX51 WVB registered?
FX51 WVB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2001.
Is FX51 WVB safe to buy?
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