MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,430 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake slightly binding
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake slightly binding
nearside rear brake binding
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear brake binding
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS ARE WORN
SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS ARE WORN
N/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE
SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front and rear suspension bushes worn.
wear in front suspension ball joints
wear inner rack joints
front and rear suspension bushes worn.
wear in front suspension ball joints
wear inner rack joints
BOTH OUTER SILLS ARE DAMAGED
BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WEARING ON INNER EDGES
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
CUTS TO INNER SIDE WALL OF THE N/S/F TYRE
SLIHT PLAY IN N/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT
WIPERS ARE ARE STARTING TO SPLIT
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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 Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside wiper arm broken
Slight binding at offside rear brake
An item not tested (Manual)
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MJ51 BUV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 MJ51 BUV, 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 MJ51 BUV registered?
MJ51 BUV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 October 2001.
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