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CN51 EBK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,670 mi
Last recorded89,670 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 EBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2024 89,670 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 86,822 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 86,785 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust coroded

exhaust coroded

wipers deteriated

Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,089 miles

EXHAUST STYSTEM CORRODED IN GENERAL.

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

O/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD

REAR AXLE BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,628 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

centre exhaust bracket broken system still secure

engine management warning lamp on

exhaust system in general is coroded

exhaust system in general is coroded

front exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2017 79,080 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

centre exhaust bracket broken system still secure

engine management warning lamp on

exhaust system in general is coroded

exhaust system in general is coroded

front exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2016 75,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 75,130 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,170 miles

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

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

both front brake disks lipped

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,542 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake disks lipped

both rear brake disks lipped

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 25 Aug 2012 49,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket loose exhaust still secure

n/s/f shock absorber gaitor splitting

Fail 21 Aug 2012 49,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket loose exhaust still secure

n/s/f shock absorber gaitor splitting

Pass 7 Sep 2011 42,179 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,453 miles

Airbag light on

Rear number plate started to deteriorate

Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,784 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,345 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,118 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 21,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,907 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 18,986 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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CN51 EBK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CN51 EBK, 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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CN51 EBK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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