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EX51 FVR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,445 mi
Last recorded80,445 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 FVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 80,445 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 80,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 76,065 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 74,269 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 74,269 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 72,006 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,576 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 69,574 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 69,566 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

all tyres perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,795 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 64,970 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,620 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,574 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,254 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 48,176 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,959 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,012 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,733 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 31,964 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 28,556 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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EX51 FVR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX51 FVR, 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 EX51 FVR registered?

EX51 FVR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is EX51 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 FVR shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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