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GN51 FLE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,866 mi
Last recorded129,866 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 FLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 129,866 miles

Nearside Front brake pads ware sensor wire broken!

Fail 4 May 2023 129,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front brake pads ware sensor wire broken!

Pass 6 May 2022 126,340 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 126,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 121,984 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Apr 2021 121,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

EML light on

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2020 113,045 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 110,215 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 106,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 104,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 102,168 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 99,840 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 94,439 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,009 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,120 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 69,062 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 69,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,364 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2010 63,364 miles

Nail in front tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,177 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,009 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,194 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 43,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GN51 FLE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GN51 FLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN51 FLE?

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What year was GN51 FLE registered?

GN51 FLE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 October 2001.

Is GN51 FLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 FLE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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