MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
EML showing in dash
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear brake slight binding
Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
o/s mirror case damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
near side rear tyre has a flat spot in it's tread
underside of the off side sill damaged
near side rear tyre has a flat spot in it's tread
underside of the off side sill damaged
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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MT51 EYB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 MT51 EYB, 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 MT51 EYB registered?
MT51 EYB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 November 2001.
Is MT51 EYB safe to buy?
The MOT history for MT51 EYB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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