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FX51 CSU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,310 mi
Last recorded168,310 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 CSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 168,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 164,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 164,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 159,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Engine light out

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 147,449 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2013 141,873 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 138,337 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 134,879 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 127,873 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 127,873 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 121,261 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 115,214 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 108,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight water ingress into rear noplate

Pass 21 Sep 2006 97,797 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 97,797 miles

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

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

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

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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FX51 CSU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX51 CSU, 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 FX51 CSU registered?

FX51 CSU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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