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DC51 ARE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

170,054 mi
Last recorded170,054 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC51 ARE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 170,054 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (in front of rear wheel) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Door mirror damaged but not affecting rear view or risk to pedestrians

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 170,054 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Joint between front and mid box. Repaired (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (in front of rear wheel) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Door mirror damaged but not affecting rear view or risk to pedestrians

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 166,792 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 166,792 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to test due to exhaust leak failing to trigger readings. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Central joint and bracket sheared on midbox. Rear section hanging loose (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 164,689 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 164,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 161,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Non-structural sill corroded at rear.

Fail 28 May 2019 161,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Non-structural sill corroded at rear.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 159,054 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 159,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 154,869 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 140,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear sill damaged

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of component's

fuel tank strap corroded

gearbox oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 139,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear sill damaged

Offside handbrake cable outer casing split

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of component's

fuel tank strap corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 123,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

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

Fuel tank straps corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

Offside rear sill damaged

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 115,927 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 105,107 miles

front under tray is damaged

offside hand brake lever is not returning to its stop on caliper

Fail 23 May 2013 105,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front under tray is damaged

offside hand brake lever is not returning to its stop on caliper

Pass 22 May 2012 95,742 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 93,613 miles

Centre exhaust mount cracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 May 2011 93,613 miles

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

Centre exhaust mount cracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 91,415 miles

Centre exhaust mount starting to let go

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 90,626 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 88,103 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 83,310 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 70,498 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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DC51 ARE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DC51 ARE, 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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DC51 ARE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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