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BN51 HPP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,637 mi
Last recorded78,637 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 HPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,637 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 77,814 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 18 Sep 2018 75,789 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,354 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 74,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 69,015 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,970 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 65,970 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users offside rear lamp unit (6.1.B.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,698 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 62,308 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,584 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,738 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,956 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 52,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,181 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 48,177 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 48,148 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 38,893 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,667 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 25,896 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 25,884 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS TWO NAILS IN THE TREAD.

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 HPP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HPP, 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 BN51 HPP registered?

BN51 HPP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is BN51 HPP safe to buy?

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