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AP51 FOF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,411 mi
Last recorded139,411 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 139,411 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 139,411 miles

Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 136,533 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 136,529 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 132,966 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 132,966 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 131,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All In Grease And Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 130,452 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 130,451 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both dull (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 128,794 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 127,182 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 122,018 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 116,784 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 116,784 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both very dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rears (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 105,960 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 96,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 90,136 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,242 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 72,257 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,142 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front disc's corroded on inside edges

both front tyre pressure low

n/s rear brake just holding

Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,772 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,124 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,551 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 40,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 36,761 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,108 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 FOF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AP51 FOF, 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 AP51 FOF registered?

AP51 FOF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is AP51 FOF safe to buy?

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