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CW51 ART

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,510 mi
Last recorded98,510 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 ART
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 98,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2016 80,923 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,581 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 77,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,150 miles

front no plate

rear brake discs and pads are worn

selaction of metal brake piping are showing corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2010 62,446 miles

selection of metal brake pipes are showing corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2009 55,396 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres are on min tread

os/r tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,396 miles

both front tyres are on min tread

os/r tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 1 Mar 2008 46,706 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 35,952 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 35,952 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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CW51 ART is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CW51 ART, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW51 ART registered?

CW51 ART is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is CW51 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW51 ART shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CW51 ART have outstanding finance?

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