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CE51 JUO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,140 mi
Last recorded121,140 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 JUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 121,140 miles

Rear n/s+o/s brake back dust plates deteriorating

engine management lamp illuminated

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2014 113,226 miles

centre exhaust slight leak

engine managment lamp illuminated

n/s+o/s rear brake back dust plates deteriorating

n/s+o/s rear wheels slight binding

Fail 18 Sep 2014 113,224 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust slight leak

engine managment lamp illuminated

n/s+o/s rear brake back dust plates deteriorating

n/s+o/s rear wheels slight binding

Pass 12 Sep 2013 105,155 miles

Oil leak

drivers outer door handle sticking

n/s+o/s rear wheels slight binding

Fail 11 Sep 2013 105,154 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers outer door handle sticking

n/s+o/s rear wheels slight binding

Pass 8 Sep 2012 96,329 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 87,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r caliper sticking slitely

Pass 11 Sep 2010 77,836 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2010 77,836 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,741 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 70,741 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 65,462 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 58,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,892 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 39,169 miles

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

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

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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CE51 JUO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CE51 JUO, 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 CE51 JUO registered?

CE51 JUO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is CE51 JUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 JUO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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