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AP51 HCF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,225 mi
Last recorded99,225 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 HCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 99,225 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 99,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 91,172 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,625 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust tailpipe damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2016 82,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust tailpipe damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2015 71,441 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front seatbelt outer cover

Pass 18 Apr 2014 67,471 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 63,315 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 59,296 miles

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,805 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 51,701 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 49,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,140 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 45,479 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 45,479 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 41,411 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 35,835 miles

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

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

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 HCF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HCF, 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 HCF registered?

AP51 HCF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AP51 HCF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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