MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,842 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust mounts deteriorated
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage
Oil leak ()
Windscreen chipped out of swept area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (judder) (3.5.1i)
Front number plate damaged
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Joint inside rack gaiter (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45-17 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
Front number plate damaged
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/front tyre on wear bars(still legal)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/front tyre on wear bars(still legal)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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LY51 DDO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 LY51 DDO, 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 LY51 DDO registered?
LY51 DDO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 October 2001.
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