MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced + offside front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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GK51 DYA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GK51 DYA, 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 GK51 DYA registered?
GK51 DYA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 October 2001.
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