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AV51 EHG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,554 mi
Last recorded117,554 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 EHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 117,554 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 116,192 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 113,125 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 109,309 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 103,549 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 93,530 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 93,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Apr 2013 89,362 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 79,322 miles

eml light on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,913 miles

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

air bag light on

nearside door mirror cracked and offside tape

rear discs worn advice check brake pads surpect low

Pass 3 Apr 2010 67,898 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 67,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front registration plate cracked

nearside and offside front inner wish bone bushes cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2008 57,870 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,506 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 42,772 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 38,357 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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AV51 EHG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV51 EHG, 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 AV51 EHG registered?

AV51 EHG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AV51 EHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 EHG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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