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AX51FOU
2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration AX51FOU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2001
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
9 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 122,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,284 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
24 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 118,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
18 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,725 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
18 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
21 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,903 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
19 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 113,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
10 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,520 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
19 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,439 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2017 14 Jun 202613 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 103,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,642 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2015 14 Jun 20262 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,054 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2014 14 Jun 202620 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,391 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2014 14 Jun 202614 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,478 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2013 14 Jun 202610 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 93,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
17 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,403 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2012 14 Jun 202611 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,959 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2011 14 Jun 202611 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 67,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
12 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,310 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2010 14 Jun 20263 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,647 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,944 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2008 14 Jun 20266 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,791 MI
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AX51FOU was registered on 2001-12-14
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