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AP51 HBZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,823 mi
Last recorded136,823 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 HBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 136,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure LOWER ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside OUTER SILL SHOWING SIGNS OF CORRSION WILL NEED ATTENSION

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside OUTER SILL SHOWING SIGNS OF CORRSION

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 131,474 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front linkage,s , bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside of steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends boots split (2.2.C.1c)

middle exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Nov 2016 131,474 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear rusty, near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe / hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front linkage,s , bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe / hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very rusty (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside of steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends boots split (2.2.C.1c)

middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Dec 2015 126,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes on underside of car (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play and knock in steering rack joint nearside

Pass 28 Oct 2014 118,380 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs rusty

front brake pads getting low

Fail 25 Oct 2014 118,369 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs rusty

front brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Oct 2013 101,343 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Oct 2013 101,343 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear tyre flat

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Sep 2012 89,152 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 89,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 80,466 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise rear nearside brake slight binding

Pass 31 Aug 2010 73,714 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 67,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,007 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,471 miles

Engine check light on

Pass 4 Sep 2007 51,810 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 44,770 miles

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

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

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 HBZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HBZ, 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 HBZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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