MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
corrosion around vehicle
EML light on
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
EML light on
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
EML light on
Nearside Front wiper smearing screen
Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated & smearing screen
EML light on
Nearside Front wiper smearing screen
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated & smearing screen
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
damage to both sills
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)
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)
damage to both sills
Engine management fault light illuminated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight play nearside steering rack inner joint
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S/F TRACK ROD END DUST COVER PERISHING
O/S/R SILL AREA DAMAGED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO TREAD INDICATORS
nearside front tyre worn to legal limit 1.6MM
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO TREAD INDICATORS
nearside front tyre worn to legal limit 1.6MM
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
emission light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
nearside rear tyre going out of shape
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake pads starting to get low
slight damage to offside seal
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake pads starting to get low
slight damage to offside seal
BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED ON INNER FACES
FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F SILL AREA
SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R SILL AREA
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR D BUSHES
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED ON INNER FACES
FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F SILL AREA
SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R SILL AREA
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR D BUSHES
front brake discs slightly rusty
rear number plate poor
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs slightly rusty
rear number plate poor
Nail in offside front tyre
offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.
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GX51 GWU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 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 GX51 GWU, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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GX51 GWU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 February 2002.
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