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EF51 SWW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,558 mi
Last recorded109,558 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 SWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 109,558 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corrected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 109,532 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corrected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 105,324 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 100,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 97,232 miles

age cracking in both rear tyres

emissions would benefit from attention

Fail 23 Jul 2019 97,232 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

age cracking in both rear tyres

emissions would benefit from attention

Fail 5 Jul 2019 97,207 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 86,479 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Engine oil leak.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 86,251 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Engine oil leak.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) does not face the rear (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 74,559 miles

Coolant leak ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear outer wall perished

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 74,559 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 205/55/R 16 budget (4.1.E.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear outer wall perished

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,743 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,744 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,087 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,893 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 35,029 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 35,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 24,135 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 20,215 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 20,215 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 16,993 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 14,482 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 14,482 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 11,611 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 8,837 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 SWW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EF51 SWW, 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 SWW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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