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FN51 VCV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,889 mi
Last recorded113,889 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 113,889 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust and rear exhaust pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 102,528 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 102,528 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on , engine misfire detected

Pass 6 Sep 2016 91,356 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 91,356 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

under tray loose

Pass 7 Sep 2015 82,115 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 82,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,356 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 76,324 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,648 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 69,640 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,955 miles

Advise centre exhaust centre bracket insecure

Advise traction control not working

Fail 17 Aug 2012 64,951 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise traction control not working

Fail 7 Sep 2011 60,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,284 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 54,627 miles

Advise traction control fault

Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,723 miles

n/s/r wheel binding

strong advise rear pads low

tracktion control light on

Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,868 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,101 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,613 miles

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

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Fail 30 Aug 2006 31,609 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE INTERMITTANT FAULT

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

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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FN51 VCV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 FN51 VCV, 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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FN51 VCV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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