MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,683 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer sidewall perished 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer sidewall perished 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine cover fitted
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
engine cover fitted
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
engine management lamp is staying on
traction lamp is staying on
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
engine management lamp is staying on
traction lamp is staying on
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear pads getting low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/f tyre cuts in the side wall
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
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PE51 LZO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 PE51 LZO, 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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PE51 LZO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 September 2001.
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