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GU51 ZDR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,624 mi
Last recorded64,624 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 ZDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 64,624 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear of inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 13 Aug 2024 64,453 miles

near side outer sill damaged

near side rear tyre out of shape

registration plates are in poor condition

surface corrosion to underside

wear in front anti roll bushes

Pass 8 Aug 2023 64,156 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs corroded on inner face

outer sills rear end of starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jul 2022 63,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 63,047 miles

both front tyres are in poor condition

registration plates are in poor condition

slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2020 62,671 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 61,771 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front top suspension mount has play

Nearside damaged to outer sill

Rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

number plates deteriorated

slight bind from rear brakes

Fail 5 Aug 2019 61,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front top suspension mount has play

Nearside damaged to outer sill

Rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

number plates deteriorated

slight bind from rear brakes

Pass 14 Aug 2018 60,334 miles

both registration plates deteriorated

damage to ns outer sill

exhaust centre bracket broken

intermittent coolant sensor fault

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,778 miles

REGISTRATION PLATES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTS

Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,911 miles

REGISTRATION PLATES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,420 miles

rear brake pads low, STRONG ADVISE.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 53,804 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 52,048 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,453 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all tyres approx 3mm left on tread

all tyres slightly out of shape

front and rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all tyres wearing 3mm-4mm

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,531 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 34,987 miles

PLAY IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES.AND SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY IN FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 11 Aug 2007 29,989 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,013 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

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 ZDR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ZDR, 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 ZDR registered?

GU51 ZDR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is GU51 ZDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 ZDR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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