MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge but remaining tread good
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge but remaining tread good
Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge but remaining tread good
Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge but remaining tread good
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded away from pipe but exhaust still secure
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge but remaining tread good
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge but remaining tread good
Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge but remaining tread good
Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge but remaining tread good
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded away from pipe but exhaust still secure
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opaque (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opaque (1.7.5a)
coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush V.slight play (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner surface worn/wearing low/ uneven (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front drivers door check strap inoperative
Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush V.slight play (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner surface worn/wearing low/ uneven (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front drivers door check strap inoperative
Brake pads worn all round
Significant lift in both front suspension top mountsd
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
2258/40 x 18 Nearside front tyre worn inner edge
Brake pads worn all round
Significant lift in both front suspension top mountsd
Cat heat shield insecure
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front disc inner faces in poor condition
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
engine warning light on
front disc inner faces in poor condition
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perished on side walls
engine light on
exhaust heatshield loose
Both rear tyres worn inner edges
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front tyre worn heavily inner edge
Both rear tyres worn inner edges
Nearside front tyre worn heavily inner edge
Nearside front and both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre cracking.
offside rear tyre inner edge wearing.
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
nearside rear tyre cracking.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front tyre outer side wall crarcking.
offside rear tyre inner edge wearing.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
wheel rims damaged slighty
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HY51 HYV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 HY51 HYV, 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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HY51 HYV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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