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CN51 UDU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,281 mi
Last recorded111,281 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 111,281 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 111,278 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 102,945 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 95,798 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 95,798 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 90,342 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 90,342 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 83,241 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 78,209 miles

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

engine management light on.

o/s/r tyre perishing.

tread depths: n/s/f on 7mm, o/s/f on 6.5mm, n/s/r on 7mm, o/s/r om 2mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15T

Pass 20 Nov 2007 70,891 miles

both front tyres close to limit, tyre tread depths; both front 2.0mm, n/s/r 8.0mm, o/s/r 4.0m, 185/65/15h & t, front brake pads approx.10-15% worn, rear pads approx.60% worn, slight corrosion forming to edge of rear brake discs.

exhaust centre welded mounting broken, corrosion to inner edges of front brake discs, slight corrosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe, engine management light on, o/s wiper blade split at end,

Pass 29 Nov 2006 62,480 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 53,757 miles

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

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

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 UDU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UDU, 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 UDU registered?

CN51 UDU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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