MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bolt insecure (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak ()
Engine oil leaks.
Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorated. (2.5.B.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine light on.
Engine oil leaks.
Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorated. (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front - rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front wiper arm requires adjustment (catching bodywork)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear tyres worn out of shape
centre brake light removed, unable to test.
rear brakes binding
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front - rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front wiper arm requires adjustment (catching bodywork)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear tyres worn out of shape
rear brakes binding
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VX51 DFZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 VX51 DFZ, 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 DFZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2001.
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