MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight movement nearside front steering arm
EML light is on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs are worn (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)
Offside Front indicator lens missing
Offside Front wheel bearing is noisy
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shocks (2.7.2a)
both rear brakes are slightly binding
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
EML light is on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs are worn (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)
Offside Front indicator lens missing
Offside Front wheel bearing is noisy
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shocks (2.7.2a)
both rear brakes are slightly binding
high level stop light not working
slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
osf wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside front tyre small bulge inner wall
offside front tyre worn inner edge
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside front tyre small bulge inner wall
offside front tyre worn inner edge
exhaust braket broken
slight play in o/s/f track rod end
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MM51 YPD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 MM51 YPD, 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 MM51 YPD registered?
MM51 YPD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 November 2001.
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