MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
coolant leak
nearside rear sill corroding
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
coolant leak
nearside rear sill corroding
both side rear sills corroding
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side front (2.4.G.2)
both side rear sills corroding
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front and rear brake discs corroding
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake discs rusting
front brake discs pitted inner face
oil around gearbox/drive shaft area
power steering pipe damp nearside front
Nearside rear brake binding.
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VO51 KOB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 VO51 KOB, 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 VO51 KOB registered?
VO51 KOB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2001.
Is VO51 KOB safe to buy?
The MOT history for VO51 KOB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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