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FN51 VVR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,477 mi
Last recorded111,477 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 111,477 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 111,477 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 105,998 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear coil springs corroded at bottom

Pass 8 Aug 2014 105,998 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear coil springs corroded at bottom

Pass 9 Aug 2013 100,223 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 94,828 miles

damage to offside sill

evidence of oil leak on underside of vehicle

front brake discs worn on inner faces

front number plate slightly insecure

front supsension arms rear bushes starting to split

nearside front tyre cut in tread but no cords visible

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight play/movement in both top strut mountings

Fail 3 Aug 2012 94,799 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

damage to offside sill

evidence of oil leak on underside of vehicle

front brake discs worn on inner faces

front number plate slightly insecure

front supsension arms rear bushes starting to split

nearside front tyre cut in tread but no cords visible

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight play/movement in both top strut mountings

Pass 12 Aug 2011 88,821 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 88,821 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 82,286 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 79,205 miles

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

front wiper blades split at ends

Fail 3 Jul 2009 79,205 miles

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

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

front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 3 Jul 2008 72,834 miles

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

centre exhaust security

Pass 30 Jun 2007 65,248 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 60,795 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 60,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 56,142 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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FN51 VVR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FN51 VVR, 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 FN51 VVR registered?

FN51 VVR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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