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AO51 FCP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

113,035 mi
Last recorded113,035 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 113,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill panels/suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 11 Oct 2023 113,017 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill panels/suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 12 Oct 2022 112,128 miles

Both sill panels getting rusty

Front and rear suspension parts getting rusty in places

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 111,316 miles

Both rear outer sill panels getting rusty

Front and rear suspension parts getting rusty in places

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 110,324 miles

Offside and nearside sill panels getting rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2020 110,298 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside and nearside sill panels getting rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2019 108,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 106,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 106,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 103,837 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTY ON INSIDE

O/S/F LOWER ARE REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 4 Oct 2017 103,837 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EXHAUST RUSTY

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTY ON INSIDE

O/S/F LOWER ARE REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 99,926 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 93,431 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 93,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,258 miles

slight noise from n/s/f susp / n/s sill damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,251 miles

N/S SILL PANEL DAMAGED

Fail 2 Oct 2013 84,251 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S SILL PANEL DAMAGED

Pass 22 Sep 2012 80,378 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 76,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 76,492 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 71,497 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 71,497 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,046 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,339 miles

1/ BOTH REAR SEAT BELTS NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 15 Oct 2008 61,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1/ BOTH REAR SEAT BELTS NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 10 Oct 2007 57,055 miles

1/ O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FULLY CHECED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED 2/ REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 3/ N/S/R TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 16 Oct 2006 51,835 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 51,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1/ CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 7 Oct 2005 45,383 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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AO51 FCP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 AO51 FCP, 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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AO51 FCP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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