MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,972 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Front of sills corroded outside of prescribed area
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid from top of reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks, casings slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front of sills corroded outside of prescribed area
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid from top of reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split on outer shoulder but no cords showing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks, casings slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
both front strut top moints weak
nearside front tyre side walls cracking close to limit as is offside rear
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both front strut top moints weak
nearside front tyre side walls cracking close to limit as is offside rear
power steering fliud level low
n/s/r footbrake perfomance low
n/s/r handbrake performance low
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front cat heat sheild slightly loose
off side front wiper slightly split
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OE51 YWD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 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 OE51 YWD, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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OE51 YWD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2002.
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