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EO51 FFZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,497 mi
Last recorded89,497 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 FFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 89,497 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 86,436 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 86,436 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2017 84,950 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 79,293 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 73,990 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 73,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 69,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 64,316 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 58,655 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 53,451 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 49,399 miles

Fuel tank straps are corroded

N/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm

Fail 21 May 2010 49,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank straps are corroded

N/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm

N/S/R tyre is cracking and perishing and is getting low on 3mm

Slight feathering to O/S/R tyre

Pass 14 May 2009 41,375 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 33,420 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,691 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,309 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 FFZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FFZ, 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 EO51 FFZ registered?

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

Is EO51 FFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 FFZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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