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GX51 FXF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

200,986 mi
Last recorded200,986 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 FXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 200,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 200,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 188,215 miles

oil leaks

Fail 11 Dec 2018 188,215 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

oil leaks

Pass 8 Dec 2017 177,230 miles

Lowering springs fitted all round .

Nearside Front Sticker fitted to side of windscreen .

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension . bushes slight worn .

Fail 8 Dec 2017 177,230 miles

Lowering springs fitted all round .

Nearside Front Sticker fitted to side of windscreen .

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension . bushes slight worn .

Pass 16 Dec 2016 164,812 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inside edges (blocking)

Offside Rear brake caliper lever does not fully return to stop

lowering springs fitted

non reflective registration plates fitted

oil leaks

sticker in nearside of windscreen

Fail 16 Dec 2016 164,812 miles

Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle both (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front tyres starting to wear on inside edges (blocking)

Offside Rear brake caliper lever does not fully return to stop

lowering springs fitted

non reflective registration plates fitted

oil leaks

sticker in nearside of windscreen

Pass 21 Dec 2015 153,332 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 153,332 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 141,162 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 135,348 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 130,320 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Nov 2012 129,804 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Dec 2011 120,850 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 113,759 miles

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

Front discs worn / pitted

Pass 3 Dec 2009 104,160 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 104,141 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 91,179 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 75,870 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 59,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 40,974 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 FXF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GX51 FXF, 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 FXF registered?

GX51 FXF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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