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GY51 CMZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,799 mi
Last recorded93,799 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 CMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 93,799 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Outer sill corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2016 82,421 miles

damage and corrosion to o/s outer sill

damage to n/s outersill

engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,628 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 72,568 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 72,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,118 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

catalytic convertor broken up

engine undertray missing & covers broken

Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

n/s rear tyre age cracking

play in front saddle rubbers

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 10 Sep 2010 48,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

n/s rear tyre age cracking

play in front saddle rubbers

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,466 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,040 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,227 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 27,227 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,051 miles

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

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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GY51 CMZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY51 CMZ, 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 GY51 CMZ registered?

GY51 CMZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is GY51 CMZ safe to buy?

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