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FF51 FAR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,496 mi
Last recorded95,496 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF51 FAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 95,496 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Reverse Light Lens Broken

Fail 24 Apr 2013 90,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Reverse Light Lens Broken

Pass 26 Apr 2012 84,052 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 78,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,796 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,292 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear tyre slight cut

nearside wiper starting to split

Fail 20 Apr 2010 72,292 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear tyre slight cut

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 21 Aug 2009 67,255 miles

Slight play noted in n/s/f suspension top mount.

Slight sidewall damage noted to n/s/r tyre.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 67,224 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Slight play noted in n/s/f suspension top mount.

Slight sidewall damage noted to n/s/r tyre.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 59,459 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 53,339 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 43,644 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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FF51 FAR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FF51 FAR, 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 FF51 FAR registered?

FF51 FAR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is FF51 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FF51 FAR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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