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GL51 FZS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,705 mi
Last recorded102,705 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 FZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 102,705 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 100,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 96,279 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 91,747 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,044 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 88,036 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 80,438 miles

all four wheels damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2017 80,438 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four wheels damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2016 76,573 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,366 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 71,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,313 miles

both front tyre cut on oter wall

Fail 1 Apr 2014 66,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre cut on oter wall

Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,158 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,804 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 7 Mar 2011 44,432 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,114 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 33,210 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,457 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread area

centre exhaust bracket broken

nsr tyre has lowest reading of 3mm

Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,700 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,594 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 18,489 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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GL51 FZS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GL51 FZS, 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 GL51 FZS registered?

GL51 FZS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is GL51 FZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 FZS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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