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EO51 TVY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,249 mi
Last recorded89,249 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 89,249 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 89,109 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,034 miles

Engine management fault light on

Pass 2 Jul 2011 68,736 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,067 miles

engine manegement light on

Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,506 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,354 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 47,537 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,129 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 43,129 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 TVY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TVY, 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

How do I check the history of EO51 TVY?

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What year was EO51 TVY registered?

EO51 TVY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is EO51 TVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 TVY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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