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FN51 YRC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

115,822 mi
Last recorded115,822 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 YRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2021 115,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion to both rear sills

Pass 19 Nov 2019 111,799 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 104,839 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 104,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 99,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

play in nearside and offside front suspension top mounts

Fail 4 Nov 2017 99,287 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

play in nearside and offside front suspension top mounts

Pass 24 Oct 2016 97,441 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside front suspension top mount worn

Fail 24 Oct 2016 97,441 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside front suspension top mount worn

Pass 9 Nov 2015 95,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 95,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 92,877 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 90,108 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 90,108 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2012 87,174 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 87,174 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 83,880 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 83,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 80,716 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 80,716 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,114 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 73,375 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 67,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 67,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,007 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,007 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 53,047 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 53,047 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YRC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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