MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine overheated at the end of the emissions test lost a lot of coolant and also fount filler cap not all the way on. Coolant replaced
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine overheated at the end of the emissions test lost a lot of coolant and also fount filler cap not all the way on. Coolant replaced
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak Dipstick tube missing ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak Dipstick tube missing ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Item removed for view of road check
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
chips in screen
o/s door mirror cracked
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s door mirror cracked
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
offside front mirror cracked
offside front wiperblade starting to split
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
esp and engine management light on
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
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HY51 XBX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 XBX, 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 HY51 XBX registered?
HY51 XBX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 September 2001.
Is HY51 XBX safe to buy?
The MOT history for HY51 XBX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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