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EO51 CNN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,788 mi
Last recorded137,788 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 CNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 137,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 137,788 miles

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 130,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 123,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 110,814 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 100,576 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 94,440 miles

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

engine will not fast idle making emissions hard to test

Fail 19 Oct 2011 94,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

engine will not fast idle making emissions hard to test

Pass 19 Oct 2010 88,685 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc scored and pitted

Fail 18 Oct 2010 88,664 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear brake disc scored and pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 81,658 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 28 Jul 2008 73,302 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,984 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 55,624 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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EO51 CNN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EO51 CNN, 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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EO51 CNN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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