MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front indicator lens faded
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
crack in the screen behind the tax disc
engine managment light is on
front brake pads are worn close to the wear bars
play in the strut tops
rear number plate in poor condition
slight play in the steering rack
crack in the screen behind the tax disc
engine managment light is on
front brake pads are worn close to the wear bars
play in the strut tops
rear number plate in poor condition
slight play in the steering rack
crack in screen behind tax holder
emlight on
slight play in front strut top mounts
slight play in rack
engine management light is on.
n/s/r tyre is worn low
o/s/f tyre is worn bald on the inner edge ,(raised tred patern tyre)
slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing
very slight noise from the n/s/r wheel bearing
windscreen is cracked behind the tax disc
Rear number plate in poor condition
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear number plate in poor condition
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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HJ51 VKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 HJ51 VKR, 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 HJ51 VKR registered?
HJ51 VKR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is HJ51 VKR safe to buy?
The MOT history for HJ51 VKR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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