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FD51 WVU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,101 mi
Last recorded121,101 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 WVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 121,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 121,101 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 114,038 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine misfiring

Pass 3 Oct 2013 104,925 miles

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

n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 6 Oct 2012 94,793 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 87,646 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres on limits

Pass 17 Sep 2011 87,646 miles

both front tyres on limits

Pass 25 Sep 2010 80,593 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiper smeary

suspect pinhole nearside c.v boot

windows tinted possible police offence

Fail 25 Sep 2010 80,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiper smeary

suspect pinhole nearside c.v boot

windows tinted possible police offence

Pass 19 Sep 2009 73,764 miles

front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 63,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

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

engine management warning light indicate fault

nearside front tyre not fitted by the rotation marked

Pass 31 Aug 2007 54,217 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,802 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 39,802 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 WVU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WVU, 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 WVU registered?

FD51 WVU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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