MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r tyre perrished
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear axle bushs deterioating
high level brake light not working
n/s/r tyre perishing
nail in o/s/r tyre ( nail in side wall )
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brakes are binding slightly
E.M.L warning lamp is illuminated
E.S.P warning lamp is illuminated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces
front top suspension mounts have play
n/s/f tyre is wearing low
o/s/f tyre is close to the limit
rear brake discs are Excessively corroded !
advise front brake discs worn
advise rear brake discs poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advise front brake discs worn
advise rear brake discs poor condition
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YE51 EHS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 YE51 EHS, 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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What year was YE51 EHS registered?
YE51 EHS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2001.
Is YE51 EHS safe to buy?
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