MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine management light on
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine management light on
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
center exhaust braket broken
o/s/f tyre deflated
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
center exhaust braket broken
o/s/f tyre deflated
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)
o/s and n/s/f macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated
o/s and n/s/f macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
n/s front tyre flat
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
horn
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
horn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HV51 XCG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 HV51 XCG, 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 HV51 XCG registered?
HV51 XCG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2001.
Is HV51 XCG safe to buy?
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