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FA51 XFY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,042 mi
Last recorded141,042 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 141,042 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 141,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 134,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyre walls perishing

Fail 22 Jan 2016 134,382 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 20 Jan 2015 122,899 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 19 Jan 2015 122,899 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 3 Jan 2014 117,890 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 117,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 111,477 miles

both front inner arb bushs perishing./

general surface corroson on brake pipes and b ferules./

n/s/r b binding slightly./ corroson on both front and rear b discs./

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewalls not showing cords time of test,/

o/s/f tyre 2mm./ perishing on sidewallls no cords time of test./ n/s/f tyre 1.6 mm perishing on sidewalls not showing cords time of test./

Pass 28 Mar 2011 104,914 miles

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

rear disc corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2011 104,914 miles

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

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

rear disc corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 94,902 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 94,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 83,475 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 75,251 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 63,059 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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FA51 XFY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA51 XFY, 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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FA51 XFY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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