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GN51 OLT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,849 mi
Last recorded98,849 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,849 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,893 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 97,892 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,284 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 95,442 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 91,490 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 86,784 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 86,784 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 84,287 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 79,282 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 79,828 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 74,716 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 74,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,151 miles

brake sensors light on

engine light on

offside door mirror cracked

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 4 Oct 2008 56,519 miles

brake sensor light on dash on

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside door mirror broken

rear number plate water damage

Pass 19 Sep 2007 43,429 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 27,770 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 OLT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OLT, 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

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What year was GN51 OLT registered?

GN51 OLT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is GN51 OLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 OLT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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