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GY51 SXM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,179 mi
Last recorded133,179 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 SXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 133,179 miles

both front tyres worn on edges osf on limit

both headlamps poor

man light on

nsf pads low

nsr tyre perishing

oil leaks ?

Fail 4 May 2021 133,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres worn on edges osf on limit

man light on

nsf pads low

nsr tyre perishing

oil leaks ?

Pass 12 Apr 2019 127,729 miles

man light on

nsf pads getting low

oil filler cap missing

rear springs very rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2018 124,123 miles

man light on

Pass 12 May 2017 120,734 miles

exhaust rusty

nsf fog damaged

nsf tyre low

rear springs rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2016 118,862 miles

Both front tyres close to limit and perished

Both rear tyres perished

Management light on

Fail 15 Oct 2016 118,542 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

Both front tyres close to limit and perished

Management light on

Pass 5 May 2015 112,064 miles

eml light on

Pass 8 Oct 2013 110,156 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 101,845 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s r wheel slight binding

Pass 16 Sep 2010 97,145 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket is broken but, as the bracket supports the system from underneath, it is still secure.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 97,145 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket is broken but, as the bracket supports the system from underneath, it is still secure.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 91,179 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)

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

both rear tyres perrishing

nsf fog light lens cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2007 87,498 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 84,094 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 SXM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow 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 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

GY51 SXM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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