MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Centre Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front and rear bummpers loose
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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ESU 521 is a 1959 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1959 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 39,802 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 ESU 521, 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 67 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of ESU 521?
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What year was ESU 521 registered?
ESU 521 is a 1959 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1959.
Is ESU 521 safe to buy?
The MOT history for ESU 521 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ESU 521 have outstanding finance?
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