MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,175 miAbove average mileage for this year
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engine slightly smokey
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine, underbody &sill covers fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine, underbody &sill covers fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsr tyre starting to perish
osr tyre perished
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)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsr tyre starting to perish
osr tyre perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
esp & engine management lights on
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
both front tyres wearing on edges.
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)
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RN51 EXF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 RN51 EXF, 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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What year was RN51 EXF registered?
RN51 EXF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2001.
Is RN51 EXF safe to buy?
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