MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
advise o/s/r wheel bearing slighty nosie
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
air bag light on showing fault
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
air bag light on showing fault
air bag warning light on
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Oil leak
exhaust middle bracket loose
n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges
n/s/r tyre tread low [2-3mm] and nail in tread
o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges
slight corrosion on front brake discs
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear tyres worn irregular advise replace
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres 2-4mm
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VN51 FWD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VN51 FWD, 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 VN51 FWD registered?
VN51 FWD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 2001.
Is VN51 FWD safe to buy?
The MOT history for VN51 FWD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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