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HG51 GYO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

121,391 mi
Last recorded121,391 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 GYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 121,391 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes slightly seeping oil around corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front outer floor damaged

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 121,391 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes slightly seeping oil around corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front outer floor damaged

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 111,979 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 Bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Nearside and Offside Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Damage to floor

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 111,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 Bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Nearside and Offside Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Damage to floor

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 104,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 104,782 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 102,812 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 102,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,606 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 99,588 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 94,228 miles

accident damage n/s sill .........

Fail 27 Jun 2017 94,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

accident damage n/s sill .........

Pass 11 Jun 2016 89,628 miles

centre exhaust mount broken , advise attention .......

front inner brake discs corroding .......

Pass 8 Jun 2015 85,410 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 79,730 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 79,728 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 78,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front wiper blades are in poor condition

the front brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,904 miles

both front wiper blades are in poor condition

the front brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2013 75,064 miles

the front brake discs are corroded on the inside edges

Pass 15 Feb 2012 66,280 miles

Corrosion on all brake discs.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 66,267 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper damage to windscreen .

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,982 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 61,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,072 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 52,072 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,988 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 51,959 miles

both rear discs corroding

both rear shock obsorbers very slightly leaking

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear seabelt checked with cchild seat in position

strong advise both front indicators not fully amber

strong advise both front inner discs corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2006 51,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear discs corroding

both rear shock obsorbers very slightly leaking

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear seabelt checked with cchild seat in position

strong advise both front indicators not fully amber

strong advise both front inner discs corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2006 51,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2006 51,923 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 46,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HG51 GYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG51 GYO, 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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HG51 GYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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