MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,236 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust centre bracket broken
Braking system leaking servo hose (1.1.3 (d))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust centre bracket broken
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still secure
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still secure
Centre exhaust bracket broken
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Centre exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
tread on n/s rear tyre getting low
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight corrosion on inner surfaces of front brake discs
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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GY51 GNJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc 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 GNJ, 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 GNJ registered?
GY51 GNJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2001.
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