MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
reverse light not working
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
reverse light not working
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve type clamp leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorbers have slight lift (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front drivers window not working on switch
Offside Front foglamp lens smashed
Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tread leaking air (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel light on dash fuel tank reading full
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi section bubbled and corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi section bubbled and corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve type clamp leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorbers have slight lift (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front drivers window not working on switch
Offside Front foglamp lens smashed
Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tread leaking air (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel light on dash fuel tank reading full
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess contaminated with oil (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear no plate lamp not working
Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged
Nearside reverse lamp not working
Offside Front indicator lens broken
some lift in n/s front top suspension mtg
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess contaminated with oil (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear no plate lamp not working
Nearside reverse lamp not working
Offside Front indicator lens broken
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing getting noisy
exhaust hanger bracket broken off in centre and heat shield at CAT hanging down
front tyres worn on inner shoulders
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing getting noisy
exhaust hanger bracket broken off in centre and heat shield at CAT hanging down
front tyres worn on inner shoulders
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside rear tyre starting to distort on inner sholder and tyre starting to perrish
offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder and tyre starting to perrish
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
small cut on n/s/r tyre inner wall
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front anti roll bar D rubbers worn
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front anti roll bar D rubbers worn
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GV51 GJF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 GV51 GJF, 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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GV51 GJF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2001.
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