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GX51 FZD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,780 mi
Last recorded145,780 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 FZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 145,780 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 143,683 miles

Nearside Front head light slightly opque

Offside Front head light slightly opque

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 139,611 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 139,555 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 135,572 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2016 135,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 130,026 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 122,486 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 122,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 117,463 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 May 2013 117,435 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

eml on dash

Pass 9 Jun 2012 108,964 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 13,056 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 16 Jun 2010 88,423 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 82,362 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 76,852 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 76,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 68,350 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 59,284 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 48,097 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 48,097 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers door has damage

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 FZD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FZD, 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 FZD registered?

GX51 FZD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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