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CN51 EJV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,358 mi
Last recorded108,358 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 EJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 108,358 miles

Oil leak ()

drivers door sticking

Fail 10 Apr 2017 108,355 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

drivers door sticking

engine light on dash

Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,819 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 95,618 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

engine and traction lights on

Pass 7 Apr 2015 95,618 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

engine and traction lights on

Fail 8 Apr 2014 88,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust

engine light on

nearside rear tyre worn and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,483 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust

engine light on

nearside rear tyre worn and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2013 83,196 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,603 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,551 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 67,551 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,430 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,441 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 50,567 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,486 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 40,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 34,479 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 EJV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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