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FN51 XXL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,586 mi
Last recorded99,586 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 99,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Sill, Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to fully assess all prescribed items

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 99,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sill, Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to fully assess all prescribed items

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 9,906 miles

Engine bay covers. Unable to assess all prescribed ares

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 99,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine bay covers. Unable to assess all prescribed ares

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 94,921 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 94,921 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 90,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 90,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 86,637 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 86,637 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,174 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trim underside loose (retainer missing).

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 81,173 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Trim underside loose (retainer missing).

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 73,958 miles

All discs corroded due to vehicle standing

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 73,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

rear discs in such condition as vehicle has been standing

Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,220 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 69,220 miles

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

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 64,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 64,697 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 59,606 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,049 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,188 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 52,188 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 51,781 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 51,781 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,492 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,420 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 36,287 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,287 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,486 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 14 Jun 2007 32,486 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front nuber plate damaged

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,178 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 27,178 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XXL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

FN51 XXL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is FN51 XXL safe to buy?

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