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GJ51 SNV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,212 mi
Last recorded113,212 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 SNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 113,212 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 113,082 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning lamp illuminated (7.1.5 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 104,338 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively large rust rings inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamp aims slight blurred

Pass 12 Feb 2021 94,221 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in both front strut top mounts

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,159 miles

Exhaust System Generally Corroded Middle-Rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside. Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle Beam Generally Corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 92,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust System Generally Corroded Middle-Rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside. Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle Beam Generally Corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,530 miles

Exhaust Deteriated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. Suspension Arm Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe to Hose (Trailing Arm) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 87,327 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Deteriated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. Suspension Arm Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe to Hose (Trailing Arm) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 79,060 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 76,272 miles

Nearside Front lower arm corroded.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 76,266 miles

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

Nearside Front lower arm corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2015 73,282 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,520 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 67,471 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 64,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

element on high level brake light inop

Pass 6 Aug 2011 61,564 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 61,564 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2010 60,428 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 56,996 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 56,996 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,697 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,230 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 45,230 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,326 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 27,155 miles

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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GJ51 SNV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GJ51 SNV, 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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GJ51 SNV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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