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FX51 CVR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,151 mi
Last recorded96,151 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 CVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 96,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 96,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 88,809 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,810 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,737 miles

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

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 77,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

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

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust support weld broken

Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,881 miles

EML on

light smoke from exhaust

Pass 6 Mar 2010 63,685 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,022 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 60,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,375 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,397 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 38,846 miles

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)

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

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 CVR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CVR, 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 CVR registered?

FX51 CVR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is FX51 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 CVR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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