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GN51 OFD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,239 mi
Last recorded96,239 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 OFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2019 96,239 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 91,934 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,340 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower both sills surface rusting

Fail 27 Apr 2017 87,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

corrosion to n/s & o/s rear outer sills

corrosion to n/s front to rear brake pipe

Fail 20 Mar 2017 87,315 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

all four discs corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,899 miles

Mil lamp on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Slight corrosion to brake pipes.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 83,899 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Mil lamp on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Slight corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,420 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 78,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 74,996 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 74,996 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs poor on inners

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 27 Feb 2012 74,712 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

cut in side wall of O/S/F Tyre no cords exposed

engine light on

Pass 30 Dec 2010 69,356 miles

O/S/R coil spring dishaped,O/S/F tyre wall damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2010 65,979 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 59,496 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 14 Jan 2008 51,985 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 43,564 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 43,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 35,162 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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GN51 OFD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GN51 OFD, 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 GN51 OFD registered?

GN51 OFD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is GN51 OFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 OFD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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