MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test silver man in drivers view ()
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)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test silver man in drivers view ()
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
coolant leak.
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
coolant leak.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
sills damaged
fuel filter corroded and damaged
fuel tank straps corroded
left rear wheel bearing noisey
non standard exhaust fitted
coolant leaking
exhaust blowing
exhaust heatshield security
exhaust security
front tyres worn on edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust joint small leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust joint small leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml light on. only just past emissions
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
eml light on
fuel filter corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml on.
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both windscreen wipers split.
eml on.
Coolant hoses corroded along bottom of radiator
Exhaust system corroded
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front coil springs corroded
Passenger side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey
Suspect 2-3000miles left on front brake pads
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Coolant hoses corroded along bottom of radiator
Exhaust system corroded
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front coil springs corroded
Passenger side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey
Suspect 2-3000miles left on front brake pads
Drivers door difficult to open from outside
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front anti-roll bar bushes worn
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Passenger side rear tyre worn down to 2-3mm (drivers side rear at 3-4mm)
Steel ends of front flexy brake hoses slightly corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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Exhaust centre support bracket corroded
Nail in drivers side rear tyre
Passenger side rear tyre slightly out of shape
Wiring chaffing on exhaust front pipe
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)
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GY51 CRF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 GY51 CRF, 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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GY51 CRF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2001.
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