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BN51 HLC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,836 mi
Last recorded98,836 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 HLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 98,836 miles

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,158 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,886 miles

1.slight imbalance on front brakes. 2.slight chip on windscreen (centre). 3.n/s and o/s wiper blades worn.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 82,803 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 82,803 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 77,730 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,599 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 71,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 67,356 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 60,528 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,496 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 48,883 miles

Front 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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BN51 HLC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN51 HLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN51 HLC registered?

BN51 HLC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is BN51 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 HLC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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