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GU51 ZVG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,206 mi
Last recorded123,206 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 ZVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 123,206 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bush perished and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides bush worn trailing arm bush also worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded from rear

Pass 7 Dec 2020 120,218 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 114,399 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 114,378 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 107,776 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2018 107,776 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 102,337 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 96,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracking

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 92,722 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 92,722 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 87,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2013 79,555 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,011 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,380 miles

center stop light strip not working

Fail 23 Mar 2011 64,380 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

center stop light strip not working

Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,024 miles

engine light on dash..

front brake pads wearing low..

white light lens at rear cracked..

Pass 18 Feb 2009 50,997 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 50,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 46,314 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 46,310 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,303 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,807 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2005 23,707 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 ZVG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GU51 ZVG, 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 ZVG registered?

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

Is GU51 ZVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 ZVG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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