MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,486 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
EML illuminated
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (3.5.1i)
Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Nearside and Offside (1.1.A.3d)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical placed in windscreen (6.3.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low aftermarket headlights with no adjustment possible (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear at joint (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre at joint (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre low on outer edge
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HF51 SSZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 SSZ, 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 HF51 SSZ registered?
HF51 SSZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 November 2001.
Is HF51 SSZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for HF51 SSZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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