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DG51 UFW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,686 mi
Last recorded101,686 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 UFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 101,686 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jun 2018 101,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2017 98,282 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 98,282 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases vibrating (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 93,997 miles

Front antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn

engine management lamp is on

front exhaust box is hitting tunnell

front indicators are faded

front struts top mounts are worn

off side door mirror glass is cracked

off side outer CV gator is split

Fail 3 May 2016 93,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement caliper handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn

engine management lamp is on

front exhaust box is hitting tunnell

front indicators are faded

front struts top mounts are worn

off side door mirror glass is cracked

off side outer CV gator is split

Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,497 miles

wheel arch cover loose

Oil leak

engine under tray brken

parking brake travelo high

Pass 1 Mar 2014 84,393 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 84,393 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 81,875 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 79,214 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 75,453 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,703 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 64,820 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 59,118 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,147 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 47,626 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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DG51 UFW 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 76.5%.

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 DG51 UFW, 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 DG51 UFW registered?

DG51 UFW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is DG51 UFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 UFW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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