MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,548 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front tyres worn on outer edges
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak serious engine ()
engine light on
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak serious engine ()
engine light on
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres worn badly on outer edges
coolant hose starting to split
engine management light on
major engine oil leak
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres worn badly on outer edges
coolant hose starting to split
engine management light on
major engine oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak breather pipe damaged
nsr brake binding
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R Tyre Splitting
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
catalytic convertor rattling
Front brake pads look low
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake pads look low
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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WX51 HGE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 WX51 HGE, 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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WX51 HGE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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