MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear skirt corroded
Offside Rear skirt corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine misfiring
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel tank support straps corroded
Knocking from offside rear shock absorber / top mount - recommend investigation
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Side skirts corroded
Both side skirts considerably corroded
Fuel tank support straps corroded
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicle engine misfiring during emissions test
Emissions unable to be completed Large exhaust leak - no emission detected at tail pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Both side skirts considerably corroded
Exhaust mounting defective Resting on cross beam under vehicle (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank support straps corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides - cloudy and headlamps dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel tank support straps corroded
Nearside Side skirt corroded at front and coming away from body at rear in the doorshut
Offside Front Side skirt corroded at front
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Emissions not tested No emissions from tailpipe to test (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked to cords on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust silencer corroded
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel tank support straps corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side skirt corroded at front and coming away from body at rear in the doorshut
Offside Front Side skirt corroded at front
Offside Parking brake - virtually no reading
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Sill damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
EML light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Sill damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Sill panel damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Sill panel damaged
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Nearside outer sill panel damaged (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside inner and outer sill panel at rear (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn edges of tread (4.1.E.1)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Nearside outer sill panel damaged (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)
offside front metal brake pipe corroded
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)
offside front metal brake pipe corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SN51 DJZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 SN51 DJZ, 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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SN51 DJZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2001.
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