MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All rear brake pipes slight corroded
Both rear disc scored and and pitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s rear brake binding slightly
slight play o/s top strut bearing
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted in nearside rear seat
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
working area of both front discs slightly reduced due corrosion on inner faces
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
NSR tyre wearing on inside edge
OSR tyre wearing on inside edge like a 50 pence piece
oil leak
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MU51 EFT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 MU51 EFT, 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 MU51 EFT registered?
MU51 EFT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 October 2001.
Is MU51 EFT safe to buy?
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