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2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration SW51DJU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 12 Jan 2018
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,375 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- nearside rear sill covered with underseal
- both windscreen wipers slightly worn
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
10 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
13 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,468 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
- offside rear brake sticking slightly
- brake sensor wiring damaged
12 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
- offside rear brake sticking slightly
- brake sensor wiring damaged
12 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,136 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2016 13 Jun 202628 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,288 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,584 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
17 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
19 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,092 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2013 13 Jun 202619 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 62,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
21 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,108 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 56,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
4 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,703 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2011 13 Jun 20264 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
1 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,087 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2010 13 Jun 20261 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 44,087 MI
13 Jun 20268 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,406 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
1 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,780 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2008 13 Jun 202621 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,161 MI
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SW51DJU was registered on 2001-10-30
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