MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,972 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front discs are rust and need renewing
Off side front wiper needs renewing
Off side front ytre very near limit
Under bonnet water drains need clearing
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both front tyres wearing low and heavily perished
off side door mirror damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 4 tyres perished on sidewalls
both front tyres wearing low
both rear tyres wearing low
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 4 tyres perished on sidewalls
both front tyres wearing low
both rear tyres wearing low
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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RG51 BZP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 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 RG51 BZP, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was RG51 BZP registered?
RG51 BZP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 2002.
Is RG51 BZP safe to buy?
The MOT history for RG51 BZP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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