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HF51 AFV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,176 mi
Last recorded96,176 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 AFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 96,176 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 96,134 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill and end cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill and end cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2018 93,504 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,099 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 84,806 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind osr brake

Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,092 miles

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

small part of nsr spring missing/broken

Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,876 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,378 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 71,968 miles

all 4 discs very badly corroded

all 4 sets of pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,512 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 67,396 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 67,098 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 64,013 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 58,849 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,619 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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HF51 AFV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HF51 AFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF51 AFV registered?

HF51 AFV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HF51 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 AFV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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