MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished
oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished
oil leak
centre brake light inop
engine management light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
centre brake light inop
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
centre brake light inop
1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 2/ ENGINE WATER LEAK 3/ CHIP IN N/S/F WINDSCREEN
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 2/ ENGINE WATER LEAK 3/ CHIP IN N/S/F WINDSCREEN
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1/ VERY SLIGHT NOISE FROM N/S/F WHEEL BEARING 2/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES 3/ BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK
1/ VERY SLIGHT NOISE FROM N/S/F WHEEL BEARING 2/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES 3/ BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RN51 EWE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RN51 EWE, 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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RN51 EWE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 November 2001.
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