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GO51 CAL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,220 mi
Last recorded107,220 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO51 CAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 107,220 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 99,706 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyre check 2000 miles

Pass 6 Sep 2010 90,181 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 77,953 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 68,375 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,686 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tread distorted.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,487 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED AND TREAD SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE. CHECK 3000 MILES

Fail 30 Aug 2006 49,487 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED AND TREAD SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE. CHECK 3000 MILES

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 39,189 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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GO51 CAL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GO51 CAL, 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 GO51 CAL registered?

GO51 CAL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is GO51 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GO51 CAL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GO51 CAL have outstanding finance?

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