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GV51 GJF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,337 mi
Last recorded176,337 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 GJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 176,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 7 Oct 2020 176,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 22 Oct 2019 171,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve type clamp leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorbers have slight lift (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers window not working on switch

Offside Front foglamp lens smashed

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tread leaking air (5.2.3 (l))

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

fuel light on dash fuel tank reading full

Fail 21 Oct 2019 171,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi section bubbled and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi section bubbled and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve type clamp leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorbers have slight lift (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers window not working on switch

Offside Front foglamp lens smashed

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tread leaking air (5.2.3 (l))

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

fuel light on dash fuel tank reading full

Pass 2 Oct 2018 161,855 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess contaminated with oil (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear no plate lamp not working

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Front indicator lens broken

some lift in n/s front top suspension mtg

Fail 1 Oct 2018 161,852 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess contaminated with oil (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear no plate lamp not working

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Front indicator lens broken

Pass 29 Sep 2017 153,356 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 153,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 144,783 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing getting noisy

exhaust hanger bracket broken off in centre and heat shield at CAT hanging down

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 28 Sep 2016 144,783 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing getting noisy

exhaust hanger bracket broken off in centre and heat shield at CAT hanging down

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 11 Sep 2015 134,130 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting to distort on inner sholder and tyre starting to perrish

offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder and tyre starting to perrish

Pass 17 Sep 2014 123,542 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 123,541 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 111,498 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 94,895 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,018 miles

small cut on n/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 25 Sep 2010 76,191 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 76,191 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,278 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 64,412 miles

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

Front anti roll bar D rubbers worn

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 64,412 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front anti roll bar D rubbers worn

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 59,722 miles

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 28 Sep 2006 50,355 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)

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 GJF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJF, 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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What year was GV51 GJF registered?

GV51 GJF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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