MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,928 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav bracket in swept area and air fresheners hanging from mirror in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated no illumination working when lights are switched on (7.8 (c) (ii))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre outer sidewall perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting has broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions erratic and very difficult to keep engine at steady rpm for any period
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated and borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end insecure and seeping power steering fluid (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely bald on inner and outer and almost worn through to cords , centre of tyre worn to wear marker (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe oxidising near to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer , worn to wear markers in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on axle oxidising close to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Spare tyre defective steel spare wheel correct size is fitted to nearside rear , alloy from nearside rear is flat in boot ()
steering angle sensor warning light on dashboard has been painted over with black paint
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Pair (4.4.3 (a))
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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WV51 EUW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 WV51 EUW, 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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WV51 EUW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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