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CN51 EHZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,380 mi
Last recorded84,380 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 EHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,380 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 84,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,717 miles

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

air bag light on (poss mot fail next year)

all brake discs slightly corroded

centre exhaust mount broken

front wiper blades split

Fail 27 Feb 2013 73,623 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on (poss mot fail next year)

all brake discs slightly corroded

centre exhaust mount broken

front wiper blades split

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,576 miles

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

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

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

all tyres perished

n/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 1 Mar 2011 56,952 miles

nearside number plate lamp lens missing

nearside wing mirror cover loose

Fail 1 Mar 2011 56,952 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside number plate lamp lens missing

nearside wing mirror cover loose

Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,616 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,181 miles

MIL and EPC warning lamps on

Fail 5 Mar 2009 41,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

MIL and EPC warning lamps on

Pass 17 Jul 2008 40,810 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,622 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,414 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 31,496 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 EHZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EHZ, 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 EHZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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