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FH51 VSE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,305 mi
Last recorded130,305 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 VSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2022 130,305 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components have surface rust

Pass 17 Nov 2018 130,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 129,764 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Cill rear corner corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 125,164 miles

battery flat

Fail 19 Nov 2016 125,164 miles

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

battery flat

Pass 23 Apr 2015 125,159 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 125,158 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 116,470 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 116,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 109,948 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 109,948 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 105,272 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 98,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 98,889 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 89,827 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 79,958 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 69,412 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 69,412 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 58,605 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 58,393 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 47,279 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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FH51 VSE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FH51 VSE, 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 FH51 VSE registered?

FH51 VSE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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