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BP51 TWF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,041 mi
Last recorded107,041 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 TWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2014 107,041 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 96,214 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 88,467 miles

eml light on

Pass 9 Feb 2011 82,877 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 77,278 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

n/s/sill damaged

suspect some noise from o/s/rear wheelbearing

Pass 3 Nov 2008 77,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 60,127 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,916 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f tyres 2/3mm

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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BP51 TWF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BP51 TWF, 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 BP51 TWF registered?

BP51 TWF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BP51 TWF safe to buy?

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