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GP51 YOD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,805 mi
Last recorded131,805 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 YOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 131,805 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 121,376 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 109,772 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 109,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 103,509 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 100,853 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 100,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 95,771 miles

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 14 Nov 2011 91,695 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 91,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 86,386 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 79,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 71,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 63,671 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 55,975 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 47,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front 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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GP51 YOD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GP51 YOD, 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 GP51 YOD?

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What year was GP51 YOD registered?

GP51 YOD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is GP51 YOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP51 YOD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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