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CU51 DXH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,248 mi
Last recorded81,248 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 DXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 81,248 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs corroded

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 9 Jul 2019 81,248 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs corroded

slight leak from steering rack

coolant leak

Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,508 miles

Nearside Front bulb dim

Offside Front bulb dim

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 68,026 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 68,002 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 66,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,485 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 63,685 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 63,685 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 62,765 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 62,239 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,961 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 59,921 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,387 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 53,931 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,931 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 48,874 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 43,983 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 36,599 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 36,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 DXH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DXH, 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 DXH registered?

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

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