MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,496 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
engine has oil leak
middle silencer exhaust bracket broken
nearside mirror is cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
offside rear tyre out of shape.nearside rear tyre out of shape
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GN51 VXC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 VXC, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of GN51 VXC?
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What year was GN51 VXC registered?
GN51 VXC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 November 2001.
Is GN51 VXC safe to buy?
The MOT history for GN51 VXC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GN51 VXC have outstanding finance?
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