MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
At the time of test the engine management light was on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear coil springs corroded
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
both rear coil springs corroded
both rear sills slightly corroded
Bonnet release lever broken.
Centre exhaust hanger is broken.
Oil level is below the minimum.
both rear inner sills corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear inner sills corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside and offside front tyres low tread.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight corrosion of brake discs from standing.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Slight corrosion of brake discs from standing.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroding
front tyres tread wearing low centre of tread 3mm
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower 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)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust corroding
front tyres tread wearing low centre of tread 3mm
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
O/S OUTTER SILL DAMAGED
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear axle bushes slightly worn
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
surface corrosion on front anti-roll bar
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
surface corrosion on front anti-roll bar
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GJ51 LHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 GJ51 LHR, 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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GJ51 LHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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