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GN51 OTV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,804 mi
Last recorded82,804 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 82,804 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 82,804 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Plastic trim underneath loose.

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 82,593 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,693 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,970 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 65,675 miles

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

both rear tyres are slightly perished on the side wall

offside front tyre has a small cut within the tread pattern

Pass 15 Jan 2008 58,567 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 54,081 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 54,081 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 44,835 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 OTV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV?

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What year was GN51 OTV registered?

GN51 OTV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is GN51 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 OTV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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