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BG51 GZO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,517 mi
Last recorded78,517 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 GZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 78,517 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 78,469 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit A COPY OF TEST RESULTS PROVIDED ON NEXT PAGE SHOWING MAX /MIN TOLERANCE LEVELS (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTSIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 75,826 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 72,948 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 71,261 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,118 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,116 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 66,116 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,892 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,673 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,178 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 59,170 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 56,224 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 53,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 53,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,590 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 50,544 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,098 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 43,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,754 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,390 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 36,710 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,710 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,690 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,765 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 23,178 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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BG51 GZO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BG51 GZO, 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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BG51 GZO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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