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HN51 TVT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,843 mi
Last recorded119,843 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 TVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 119,843 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn near to cords and damage to inner sidewall!!!!

air leak from manifold

both front tyres worn near to cords!!!!

Fail 2 Sep 2015 119,843 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn near to cords and damage to inner sidewall!!!!

air leak from manifold

both front tyres worn near to cords!!!!

Pass 3 Sep 2014 110,635 miles

Offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 2 Sep 2014 110,626 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 8 Jul 2013 101,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,164 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 87,127 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 82,012 miles

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

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

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

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

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 16 Oct 2009 65,907 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,368 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,687 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 27,913 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 22,415 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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HN51 TVT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HN51 TVT, 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 HN51 TVT registered?

HN51 TVT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is HN51 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN51 TVT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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