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GY51 JPV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,024 mi
Last recorded79,024 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 JPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,024 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 65,430 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 65,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interferes with near side front side light. (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,834 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,732 miles

osf tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,894 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 115,860 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,694 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,637 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,706 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,540 miles

advise drivers door stiff to open

Pass 13 Jul 2009 36,148 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 33,648 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 31,141 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,731 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 28,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 19,223 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 JPV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GY51 JPV, 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 JPV registered?

GY51 JPV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is GY51 JPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 JPV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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