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GY51 XCN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,443 mi
Last recorded120,443 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 XCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 120,443 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 115,102 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 108,605 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 101,588 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 97,932 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)

front brake discs pitting inner surfaces

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear number plate slight deterioration

slight play front anti-roll bar D bushes

Fail 5 Oct 2012 97,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs pitting inner surfaces

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear number plate slight deterioration

slight play front anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,556 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 88,835 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit 2mm.

o/s/f c.v gaitor clip poor condition.

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 1 Oct 2010 88,835 miles

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

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

o/s/f c.v gaitor clip poor condition.

o/s/f tre close to limit inner edge 2mm.

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2009 87,375 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 87,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 81,822 miles

near side rear tyre inner edge wearing unevenly

off side front tyre inner edge bald and close to legal limits

Pass 6 Sep 2007 70,672 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 61,114 miles

off side front tyre inner edge bald

off side rear tyre inner edge wearing unevenly

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 XCN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XCN, 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 XCN registered?

GY51 XCN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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