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CU51 CHM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,228 mi
Last recorded150,228 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 CHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 150,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front exterior door handle sticking

Fail 11 Aug 2015 149,986 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front exterior door handle sticking

Pass 6 Aug 2014 141,528 miles

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

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

exterior door handle on drivers door is stiff

noticable engine mis-fire

Fail 24 Jul 2013 131,845 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

drivers exterior door handle intermittanly sticking

fuel tank retaining straps corroded

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 131,845 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

drivers exterior door handle intermittanly sticking

fuel tank retaining straps corroded

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 122,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exterior drivers door handle sticking

Pass 9 Aug 2011 108,263 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 94,198 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 81,415 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 72,049 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 63,763 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,113 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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CU51 CHM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU51 CHM, 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 CU51 CHM registered?

CU51 CHM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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