MOT Status
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83,076 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre 19 years old
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight plate cracking (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn shock asorber top mounts (2.1.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight plate cracking (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
O/S/FTYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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WX51 TCJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 TCJ, 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 TCJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 2001.
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