MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested due to excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat/centre joint clamp corroded away (8.2.1.1 (b))
Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users on fast idle (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc surfaces corroded but not adversely affecting efficiency or balance (3.5.1i)
bot rear brakes binding slightly by hand but not detected in brake rollers, advise attention
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to split (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml on
o/s/r tyre cracking sidewall
traction control lamp is on
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake disc rusty
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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GY51 CRU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 CRU, 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 GY51 CRU registered?
GY51 CRU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2001.
Is GY51 CRU safe to buy?
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