MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bottom part of front bumper missing
nearside door has no window glass
offside front tyre is perished
oil lamp is on
rear number plate comeing unstuck
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bottom part of front bumper missing
centre part of exhaust is deteriorated
nearside door has no window glass
offside front tyre is perished
oil lamp is on
rear number plate comeing unstuck
Front bumper has bottom part missing
N/sr tyre worn close to legal limit (3mm)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front bumper has bottom part missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/sr caliper handbrake mechanism not releasing fully
Advise movement at both front top suspension mounts
Advise n/s/f brake pad getting low
Advise o/s/f tyre on limit and uneven
Advise surface rust at both rear lower outter sills
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advise movement at both front top suspension mounts
Advise n/s/f brake pad getting low
Advise o/s/f tyre on limit and uneven
Advise sxurface rust at both lower rear outter sills
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all tyres wearing on edges , rear tyres on limit.
all tyres worn on edge
drivers door notchy
small cut n/s/f tyre outer wall
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all tyres worn on edge
drivers door notchy
small cut n/s/f tyre outer wall
O/S/R TYRE HEAVLY PERRISHED, THIS TYRE SHOULD BE CHANGED!! AND LOW ON TREAD
VEHICLE HAS SERIOUS DAMAGE MARKER!!
front lower panel missing
o/s & n/s sills damaged
rear floor damage
rear o/s pads low
some marking on drive shart & very close to body
vehicle recently re sprayed
vehicle very low on fuel
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
O/S/R TYRE HEAVLY PERRISHED, THIS TYRE SHOULD BE CHANGED!! AND LOW ON TREAD
VEHICLE HAS SERIOUS DAMAGE MARKER!!
front lower panel missing
o/s & n/s sills damaged
rear floor damage
rear o/s pads low
some marking on drive shart & very close to body
vehicle recently re sprayed
vehicle very low on fuel
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Corrosion to both front and rear brake discs
Offside front tyre ON the legal limit
Oil leak
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OU51 GGE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 OU51 GGE, 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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OU51 GGE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2001.
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