MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight leak on gearbox
Coil spring corroded both front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror ()
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror ()
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S Rear Tyre Starting to show sings of becoming perished.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
O/S Rear Tyre Starting to show sings of becoming perished.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust centre pipe hanging bracket slightly deteriorated.
N/s/f tyre 4mm.
O/s wiper blade split.
Offside front indicator lens missing.
Offside mirror glass slightly damaged.
Offside wiper split.
Traction control light on.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all brake disc rusty
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AE51 CCV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AE51 CCV, 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 AE51 CCV registered?
AE51 CCV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2001.
Is AE51 CCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE51 CCV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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