MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,639 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken touching on subframe (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack operational very rough (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield insecure
offside rear brake back corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield insecure
offside rear brake back corroded
Both Front and Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive
Both Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested Due to Centre Exhaust has major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear Bush Displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear Bush Displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both Front and Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive
Both Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine Management Light On
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine Management Light On
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall but not considered excessive
Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake slightly binding
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
o/s/r brake binding slightly
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/S rear brakes binding
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise exhaust centre pipe bracket welds broken
nearside front washer jet inop
front and rear number plates
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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PL51 GAO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 PL51 GAO, 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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PL51 GAO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 December 2001.
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