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EO51 FHT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,850 mi
Last recorded129,850 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 129,850 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 123,476 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken

em light on

Fail 30 Sep 2011 123,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust mount broken

em light on

Fail 30 Sep 2010 116,118 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust centre bracket insecure (Rattle)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 116,118 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)

exhaust centre bracket insecure (Rattle)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 108,780 miles

exhaust bracket loose

Fail 29 Sep 2009 108,780 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust bracket loose

Pass 29 Sep 2008 99,206 miles

accident damage to n/s outer sill

several small chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2007 85,187 miles

both rear tyres worn low †small chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2006 70,740 miles

small chip in windscreen †accident damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 26 Sep 2005 56,566 miles

accident damage to nearside outer sill

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 FHT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EO51 FHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO51 FHT registered?

EO51 FHT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is EO51 FHT safe to buy?

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