MOT Status
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75,404 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front and rear suspension components badly rusted+rear sub-frame badly rusted
Front braking system metal back plates corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear metal brake pipes badly rusted (strong advice) (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear brake discs scored/lipped
Rear coil springs badly rusted
vehicle under side has a seriopus corrosion
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front wiper blade split
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front wiper blade split
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front and rear brake discs scored/lipped
Front and rear suspension components rusted +rear sub-frame rusted
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (rear facing) rubber bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front metal back plate badly corroded/damage
Offside Front wiper slightly split from the end
Offside Rear fuel filter fixing insecure /loose
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area +transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear coil springs badly rusted/corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front and rear brake discs scored/lipped
Front and rear suspension components rusted +rear sub-frame rusted
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (rear facing) rubber bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front metal back plate badly corroded/damage
Offside Front wiper slightly split from the end
Offside Rear fuel filter fixing insecure /loose
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area +transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear coil springs badly rusted/corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (Both side) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Wiper blades smearing
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel filter insecure/loose +secured by thin plastic tie
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R-N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear sub-frame badly rusted/corroded
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (Both side) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Wiper blades smearing
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel filter insecure/loose +secured by thin plastic tie
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R-N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear sub-frame badly rusted/corroded
(emissions) test just pass
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front and rear suspension components badly rusted/corroded
Front anti -roll bar badly rusted/corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear and offside rear coil springs badly rusted/corroded
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside front from the inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front suspension strut top/upper mounting bush has a play/movement
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear fuel filter insecure/loose +secured by thin plastic tie (strong advice)
Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear sub-frame badly rusted/corroded
body work damage to nearside
both headlamps lens dull
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (rear facing) bush worn/excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre side wall badly perished/deep tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil leak /dripping from the engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
(emissions) test just pass
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front and rear suspension components badly rusted/corroded
Front anti -roll bar badly rusted/corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear and offside rear coil springs badly rusted/corroded
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside front from the inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (raer facing) rubber bush deteriorted/play/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front suspension strut top/upper mounting bush has a play/movement
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear fuel filter insecure/loose +secured by thin plastic tie (strong advice)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear sub-frame badly rusted/corroded
body work damage to nearside
both headlamps lens dull
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front front disc worn strong advisory
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front both side Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working missing (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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RF51 AWM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 RF51 AWM, 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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RF51 AWM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 2001.
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