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AX51CCD
2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1781cc
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- Registration AX51CCD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2001
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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135 Total Defects Recorded
19 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,142 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 111,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,921 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- engine light on
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are badly worn on inner edges --- advise replace both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides -- inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides -- inner sills --- border line (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 103,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- engine light on
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are badly worn on inner edges --- advise replace both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides -- inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides -- inner sills --- border line (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,560 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
10 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 96,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
19 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,037 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- exhaust system corroded
9 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 96,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- exhaust system corroded
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,511 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- exhaust system corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,695 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,828 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
10 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 92,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,615 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
3 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 91,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
22 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,871 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak ()
17 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,891 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,883 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,630 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
19 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,077 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2014 16 Jun 20262 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,885 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
14 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,149 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2012 16 Jun 202623 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,487 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2011 16 Jun 202619 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,541 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2010 16 Jun 202619 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,158 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2009 16 Jun 202624 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 61,220 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2008 16 Jun 202621 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 55,684 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2007 16 Jun 20261 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 47,090 MI
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AX51CCD was registered on 2001-11-23
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