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AP51 ABX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,271 mi
Last recorded83,271 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ABX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 83,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

emissions eratic

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 81,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 78,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes; plastic covering swolen (1.1.11 (c))

Front both coil springs corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear registration plate heavily deteriorated

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 74,764 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 74,764 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 68,637 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 68,603 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,103 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,912 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,481 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,670 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,737 miles

Damage to screen zone a

Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,386 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,976 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,660 miles

Damage to off side of vehicle in various places

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 33,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 27,253 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,631 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 21,066 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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AP51 ABX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AP51 ABX, 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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AP51 ABX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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