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FN51 WNO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,982 mi
Last recorded48,982 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 WNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 48,982 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

Various brake pipes corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 45,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 40,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

movement in nearside door hinge

offside rear Tyre cracking in treadlines

Fail 6 Jan 2015 71,290 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light came on during emissions test

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

movement in nearside door hinge

offside rear Tyre cracking in treadlines

unable to check the operation of the ESP switch due to light not illuminating

Pass 10 Dec 2013 65,495 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 65,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 64,966 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

engine breather pipe missing,,

Pass 17 Nov 2012 60,677 miles

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

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

esp light showing

Fail 9 Nov 2012 60,526 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

esp light showing

Pass 19 Nov 2011 54,985 miles

traction control light on

Fail 17 Nov 2011 54,985 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

traction control light on

Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,402 miles

O/S/F INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Fail 8 Nov 2010 49,402 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)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON.

O/S/F INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 45,348 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 45,348 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,716 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED.

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED AT O/S BY WIPER BLADE.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres perished on sidewall and treads

Pass 15 May 2007 29,881 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 29,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 26,237 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 WNO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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