MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
centre exhaust mount broken
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise centre exhaust bracket broken
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
FRONT WIPERS SMEAR , FRONT B DISKS WORN / GROOVED ,PADS WORN GROOVE , N/S/F TYRE AT 2MM , A'R'B' BUSHES WORN , CORROSION AT CENTRE EXHAUST .
advise( centre exhaust system beginning to corrode)
advise( rear discs beginning to wear & pit)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise( centre exhaust system beginning to corrode)
advise( rear discs beginning to wear & pit)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
rear brake disks pitted edges † †
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear no plate marks (seperation) † †Reaar b/disks pitted edges † †Front b/disks grooved & pitted † †
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SN51 VEO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 VEO, 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 VEO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2001.
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