MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,151 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
EML illuminated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked/perished (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside wiper split
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked/perished (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front play in drivers seat
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
EML illuminated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked/perished (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside wiper split
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked/perished (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front play in drivers seat
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked/perished (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked/perished (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust bracket broken
1/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND ONLY JUST LEGAL
2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F DOOR HINGE PIN
3/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES
4/ O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING
4/ SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAKS
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND ONLY JUST LEGAL
2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F DOOR HINGE PIN
3/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES
4/ O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING
4/ SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAKS
1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
1/ SLIGHT CRACK IN N/S/F CORNER OF WINDSCREEN 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND CLOSE TO LIMITS 3/ BAD ENGINE OIL LEAKS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
1/ SLIGHT CRACK IN N/S/F CORNER OF WINDSCREEN 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND CLOSE TO LIMITS 3/ BAD ENGINE OIL LEAKS
1/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
1/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS
1/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND ONLY JUST LEGAL
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
1/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND ONLY JUST LEGAL
1/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
1/ ENGINE OIL LEAK
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
1/ ENGINE OIL LEAK
1/ SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAKS
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyres on limit and splitting
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RE51 GAO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 RE51 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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RE51 GAO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 October 2001.
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