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FD51 ATU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

94,102 mi
Last recorded94,102 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 ATU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 94,102 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 94,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 90,008 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 89,949 miles

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

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 85,040 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 85,040 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 84,883 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

all suspension correded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 84,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 81,908 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 76,297 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 76,260 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

exhaust middle section bracket broken

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,906 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 72,903 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 72,897 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

n/s/r tyres cracking in tread

Fail 23 Feb 2015 72,573 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

em light on dash

Pass 6 Mar 2014 68,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,449 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,946 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,567 miles

slight movement detected in parking brake lever mechanism

Fail 11 Mar 2011 47,515 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake lever slightly insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,746 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 36,881 miles

Engine management light is ON

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,881 miles

Engine management light is ON

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 31,695 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 26,271 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 26,271 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,748 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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FD51 ATU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FD51 ATU, 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 FD51 ATU registered?

FD51 ATU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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