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AO51 FGX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,721 mi
Last recorded115,721 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 115,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 115,719 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 107,331 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 99,798 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 91,791 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 91,791 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 89,797 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 85,885 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

traction light on dash

Fail 16 Oct 2012 80,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

traction light on dash

Pass 26 Oct 2011 73,215 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 66,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small bind newar side rear brake

Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,828 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,194 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2006 27,229 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 27,208 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 20,794 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake balance on limit

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 FGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO51 FGX, 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 AO51 FGX registered?

AO51 FGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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