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CN51 FES

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,860 mi
Last recorded108,860 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 FES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 108,860 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 101,604 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 98,688 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2015 93,600 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

slight dampness around gearbox

Pass 17 May 2014 87,508 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on both inner and outer edges

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2013 81,094 miles

centre exhaust bracket worn

Pass 19 May 2012 75,556 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust bracket corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 29 Apr 2011 70,728 miles

engine warning light on

exhaust centre bracket snapped

n/s/f wheel trim missing

rear brakes badly worn

rear wheels binding

Fail 29 Apr 2011 70,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres 2mm

engine warning light on

exhaust centre bracket snapped

n/s/f tyre has nail in it and bald on edges

n/s/f wheel trim missing

rear brakes badly worn

rear wheels binding

Pass 11 May 2010 67,269 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 63,416 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 58,745 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 48,511 miles

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

driver side front tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 19 Aug 2006 35,854 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 FES is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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

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