MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,437 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
centre exhaust bracket snapped
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn inner edge
engine bay covers fitted
under body covers fitted
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured sill outer (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured sill outer (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
engine bay covers fitted
under body covers fitted
both front shockers have minor play in upper strut top unit
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front shockers have minor play in upper strut top unit
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear tyre cracking (ageing)
wipers smear
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear tyre cracking (ageing)
wipers smear
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
front and rear brake pads getting low.
ns sill damaged towards front
osf tyre starting to step on inner edge
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HF51 FDN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 HF51 FDN, 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 HF51 FDN registered?
HF51 FDN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is HF51 FDN safe to buy?
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