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DE51 DLN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,201 mi
Last recorded107,201 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 DLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 107,201 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 106,364 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 104,715 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 104,715 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 101,755 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 101,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 101,399 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 May 2017 101,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ands o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working and o/s (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 98,814 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 98,635 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 92,827 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 92,824 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 26 Nov 2013 84,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine light on

epc light on

Fail 29 Nov 2012 78,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 78,322 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 72,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,436 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 61,754 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 56,321 miles

Front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,407 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 43,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 43,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 34,982 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 28,105 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 DLN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DLN, 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 DLN registered?

DE51 DLN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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