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DE51 HYO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,954 mi
Last recorded100,954 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 HYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 100,954 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 100,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER TIE ROD (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and offside inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Valve stem seriously damaged ALL 4 VALVES BADLY PERISHED AND SPLIT (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 96,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside sill damage

Pass 6 Sep 2014 91,481 miles

Brake warning lamp on

Front number plate cracked

Nearside sill damaged

Slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 29 Aug 2014 91,453 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

aftermarket rear exhaust fitted

brake pad warning lamp on (pads ok)

eml light on

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

em light on

Fail 24 Aug 2012 75,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 75,368 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,195 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 70,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,875 miles

both o/s tyre cracking on inner side walls

Pass 3 Jul 2009 57,863 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 54,118 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,876 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 35,506 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 31,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 31,446 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 HYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE51 HYO, 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 HYO registered?

DE51 HYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is DE51 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 HYO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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