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GV51 CNU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,461 mi
Last recorded141,461 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 CNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 141,461 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 136,833 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 132,354 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 128,683 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 123,562 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 118,074 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 118,074 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 113,402 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT SYSTEM STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 105,008 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 105,008 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 98,029 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 88,616 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 88,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 74,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 56,738 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,036 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,780 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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,289 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,719 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,515 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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GV51 CNU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GV51 CNU, 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.

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GV51 CNU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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