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FY51 EZO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,761 mi
Last recorded127,761 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 EZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 127,761 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately inner rack end (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on the inner edge!

Parts of the exhaust system corroded!

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle area corroded!

Offside front steering component requires immediate attention!

Fail 10 Dec 2018 127,761 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately inner rack end (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on the inner edge!

Offside steering components require attention!

Parts of the exhaust system corroded!

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle area corroded!

Pass 13 Dec 2017 120,351 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 120,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 111,217 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 111,217 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working DIM (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 106,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from center clamp (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 106,036 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from center clamp (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 102,963 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 102,963 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management light on

front discs inner faces corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,490 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,283 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,593 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 73,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 66,176 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 61,088 miles

corrosion evident both rear coil springs

inner shoulder area wear both rear tyres

Pass 3 Dec 2007 19,530 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 53,983 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

evidence of corrosion & pitting nearside rear brake disc

Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,406 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly 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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FY51 EZO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY51 EZO, 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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FY51 EZO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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