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AN51 MOL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

25,325 mi
Last recorded25,325 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN51 MOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 25,325 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 22,199 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 19,050 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 19,050 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 17,580 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 17,120 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 16,844 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 16,329 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 15,673 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 15,027 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,563 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 13,772 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 12,621 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 11,786 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 10,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 10,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 10,189 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 9,537 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 8,772 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 7,864 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 6,801 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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AN51 MOL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AN51 MOL, 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 AN51 MOL registered?

AN51 MOL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is AN51 MOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN51 MOL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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