MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
offside rear brake starting to bind
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside rear brake starting to bind
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear brake slight bind
nearside rear tyre wearing slightly low inner tyre tread area
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear brake slight bind
nearside rear tyre wearing slightly low inner tyre tread area
Nail in rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine and gear box damp with oil
offside rear tyre lightly perished
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GF51 XWD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 GF51 XWD, 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 GF51 XWD registered?
GF51 XWD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2001.
Is GF51 XWD safe to buy?
The MOT history for GF51 XWD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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