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GX51 DHG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,634 mi
Last recorded75,634 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 DHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 75,634 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,078 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 22 Sep 2015 69,078 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light is on

Fail 2 Oct 2014 66,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2013 62,617 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,448 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 51,883 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,865 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 49,865 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front discs baddly pitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,593 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 26,408 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 22,786 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracking at tread

Pass 12 Oct 2006 22,786 miles

both rear tyres cracking at tread

Pass 27 Oct 2005 18,122 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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GX51 DHG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GX51 DHG, 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 GX51 DHG registered?

GX51 DHG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is GX51 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX51 DHG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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