MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,047 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on shoulder
Offside Front Door stiff to open
Offside Rear Rear tyre cracking on shoulder
Temperature gauge flashing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on shoulder
Offside Front Door stiff to open
Offside Rear Rear tyre cracking on shoulder
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Temperature gauge flashing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting 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)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre on limit
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting 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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/r tyre sidewall split/ perished
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coolant level below minimum
o/s/r tyre sidewall split/ perished
Slight leak on exhaust joint
Small chips on windscreen
Some deterioration to rear tyre carcasses
Some uneven wear to front tyres
Some wear to front macpherson strut upper mountings
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight leak on exhaust joint
Small chips on windscreen
Some deterioration to rear tyre carcasses
Some uneven wear to front tyres
Some wear to front macpherson strut upper mountings
Damage to o/s of windscreen
Evidence of oil around steering rack and pipework
Oil leaks from engine
Parking brake notchy operation
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake discs worn close to service limits, rear pads 50% approx' and some drag on both.
Some deterioration to front suspension inner arm bushes
Some inbalance and uneven application to front brakes
Damage to o/s of windscreen
Evidence of oil around steering rack and pipework
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leaks from engine
Parking brake notchy operation
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake discs worn close to service limits, rear pads 50% approx' and some drag on both.
Some deterioration to front suspension inner arm bushes
Some inbalance and uneven application to front brakes
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine diag light on
off side front tyre worn on inner edge and getting close to legal limit
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
some test items hidden by covers and components
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KY51 DFL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 KY51 DFL, 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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KY51 DFL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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