MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system corroded
near side front track rod ball joint into steering rack slight play
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system corroded
near side front track rod ball joint into steering rack slight play
Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s tie/track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Undertray insecure n/s/f wheel arch liner rubbing on tytre (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front discs worn
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake discs corroded
Front numberplate cracked
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake discs corroded
Front numberplate cracked
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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GY51 NBM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 NBM, 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 NBM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2001.
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