MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately inner rack end (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on the inner edge!
Parts of the exhaust system corroded!
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear axle area corroded!
Offside front steering component requires immediate attention!
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately inner rack end (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on the inner edge!
Offside steering components require attention!
Parts of the exhaust system corroded!
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear axle area corroded!
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working DIM (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from center clamp (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from center clamp (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
front discs inner faces corroded
rear discs corroded
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
corrosion evident both rear coil springs
inner shoulder area wear both rear tyres
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
evidence of corrosion & pitting nearside rear brake disc
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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FY51 EZO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 FY51 EZO, 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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FY51 EZO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2001.
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