MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable rack-end (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r tyre splitting
slight corrosion to brake pipes
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f tyre low on inner edge
slight corrosion to brake pipes
slight perishing to both rear tyres
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front and rear brake discs have corrosion on surface areas due to lack of use
Outer plastic coating of all brake pipes becomming blistered
Play developing in both front anti-roll bar bushes
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front and rear brake discs have corrosion on surface areas due to lack of use
Outer plastic coating of all brake pipes becomming blistered
Play developing in both front anti-roll bar bushes
Nearside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front and rear discs corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside handbrake cable retaining clip missing on caliper
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
power steering pump noisy
Nearside Inner Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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MX51 AYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MX51 AYO, 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 MX51 AYO registered?
MX51 AYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is MX51 AYO safe to buy?
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