MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,475 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
N/s/f -rear brake pipe corroding.
Offside O/s/f seatbelt frayed.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears. (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres worn on outer edges
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
battery light on
battery light on
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
oversize wheels and tyres fitted and suspension lowered all around
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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MK51 DYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MK51 DYO, 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 MK51 DYO registered?
MK51 DYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is MK51 DYO safe to buy?
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