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GU51 VPR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,684 mi
Last recorded96,684 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 VPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 96,684 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 96,493 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH EXCESS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,217 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,443 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,031 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 83,547 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 83,547 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 80,595 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 80,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 76,853 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 16 Aug 2012 76,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

Pass 22 Jul 2011 72,243 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

The dipstick is broken.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 72,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

The dipstick is broken.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 68,241 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,227 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,133 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 51,394 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 44,963 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 37,884 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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GU51 VPR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GU51 VPR, 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 GU51 VPR registered?

GU51 VPR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GU51 VPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 VPR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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