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EF51 UON

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,235 mi
Last recorded117,235 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 117,235 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 117,230 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 104,661 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 104,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 92,676 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,378 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 78,138 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 70,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 68,668 miles

centre exhaust mounting loose

Pass 24 Oct 2011 67,290 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 64,299 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,823 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,124 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007
Pass 11 Dec 2006 52,694 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 48,163 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 UON is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF51 UON, 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 EF51 UON registered?

EF51 UON is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is EF51 UON safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 UON shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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