MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/Outer sills and area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
E.M.L Warning on
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/Outer sills and area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front roll bar mounting bushes worn
nearside rear tyre out of shape
offside front brake lower on performance
offside rear outer sill corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front roll bar mounting bushes worn
offside handbrake lower on performance
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front roll bar mounting bushes worn
engine light on
offside handbrake lower on performance
ESP SWITH INTERMITTENT
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front tyres have their inner edges rounded.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside front tyre has deep cuts!
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front tyres have their inner edges rounded.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside front tyre has deep cuts!
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GN51 JLV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 GN51 JLV, 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 GN51 JLV registered?
GN51 JLV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2001.
Is GN51 JLV safe to buy?
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