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GY51 CRU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,931 mi
Last recorded128,931 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 CRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 128,931 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 128,924 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 128,885 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested due to excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat/centre joint clamp corroded away (8.2.1.1 (b))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users on fast idle (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 116,203 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc surfaces corroded but not adversely affecting efficiency or balance (3.5.1i)

bot rear brakes binding slightly by hand but not detected in brake rollers, advise attention

Pass 9 Jan 2017 109,770 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 103,436 miles

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)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 103,153 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 86,532 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 85,269 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 85,149 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

eml on

o/s/r tyre cracking sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,029 miles

traction control lamp is on

Pass 21 Jan 2012 77,452 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 69,990 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake disc rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2009 64,544 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 56,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,945 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,349 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 50,349 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 42,047 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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GY51 CRU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GY51 CRU, 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 CRU registered?

GY51 CRU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GY51 CRU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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