MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust centre support separated from bracket
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre slight deteriorated
Nearside rear tyre deteriorated
Nearside registration plate bulb discoloured
Nearside wiper blade ineffective
Rear registration plate deteriorated
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
rear pads need wheel off inspection. looks low
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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VX51 AYY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 VX51 AYY, 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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VX51 AYY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2001.
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