MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,378 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres perrished
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
offside front tyre outer walls badly cracked but not exposing cords
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
internals of catalyst are broken up
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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GL51 XUR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 GL51 XUR, 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 GL51 XUR registered?
GL51 XUR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2001.
Is GL51 XUR safe to buy?
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