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CN51 PZE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,720 mi
Last recorded108,720 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 PZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2021 108,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush looks incorectly fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

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

Pass 19 May 2018 108,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 108,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 103,509 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 97,112 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 90,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 84,109 miles

N/s/front indicator lense craked

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 20 May 2011 77,575 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 77,575 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,652 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,055 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 69,006 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 60,167 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 45,333 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,468 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 36,468 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 PZE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PZE, 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 PZE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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