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EF51 BNA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,680 mi
Last recorded134,680 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 BNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 134,680 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL on but vehicle pre 2003

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - pipes corroded and swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 128,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - corroded and swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 128,841 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides - lower arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - corroded and swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 115,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 105,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 96,493 miles

center stop lamp not working

front discs worn and pitted and pads getting low

oil leak on engine

rear discs worn and pitted and pads getting low

Fail 9 Aug 2017 96,481 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working both fronts (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak bad ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cat rattles

engine cover fitted

high level light out

Pass 15 Sep 2016 92,437 miles

centre stop light inop, not wired up.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 86,684 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 83,222 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 83,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 77,752 miles

1. nsr tyre valve perished

2. engine oil leak (rc gasket/breather)?

3. front indicator bulbs starting to fade to white

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,752 miles

1. nsr tyre valve perished

2. engine oil leak (rc gasket/breather)?

3. front indicator bulbs starting to fade to white

Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,695 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,808 miles

High level brake light in-op Engin Warning Lamp ON (mil)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 54,105 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,355 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 48,355 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,448 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 41,446 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,507 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,758 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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EF51 BNA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EF51 BNA, 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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EF51 BNA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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