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CN51 EHO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,969 mi
Last recorded92,969 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 EHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 92,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 87,868 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 83,907 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,977 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner tie rod end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 70,261 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 70,261 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,277 miles

Front number plate slightly insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front indicator lamp lens missing

Fail 7 Aug 2014 65,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front number plate slightly insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front indicator lamp lens missing

Pass 13 Aug 2013 59,612 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,971 miles

Centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2012 53,971 miles

Centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,537 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,326 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 37,356 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Offside Front Indicatior Lamp Lens Holed

Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,266 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,115 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,063 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,936 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 16,269 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 EHO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EHO, 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 CN51 EHO registered?

CN51 EHO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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