MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate damaged
Front tyres wearing on outer edge
outer sills show damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
n/s/r tyre 2mm
rad leaking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
n/s/r tyre 2mm
rad leaking
rear brake discs worn
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake discs worn
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s door mirror glass missing
slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s mirror glass missing
o/s front fog lamp inop
slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint
various engine warning lamps illuminated on dashboard
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LE51 FJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 LE51 FJO, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of LE51 FJO?
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What year was LE51 FJO registered?
LE51 FJO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2001.
Is LE51 FJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for LE51 FJO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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