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DE51 CFF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,183 mi
Last recorded110,183 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 CFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 110,183 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 104,088 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 104,006 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cuts in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 99,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 99,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 93,401 miles

Engine light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 86,196 miles

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

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

offside front top suspension bush has slight play.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 79,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

airbag light on

nearside door strap deterated

offside front tyre has cuts but not to cords

Fail 6 Dec 2011 79,846 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

airbag light on

nearside door strap deterated

offside front tyre has cuts but not to cords

Fail 10 Nov 2010 70,707 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 70,707 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 59,245 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 59,245 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 48,820 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,271 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,743 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 33,496 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 26,905 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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DE51 CFF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE51 CFF, 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 DE51 CFF registered?

DE51 CFF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is DE51 CFF safe to buy?

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