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HN51 ZRE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,563 mi
Last recorded93,563 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 ZRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 93,563 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 93,563 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 93,231 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 92,937 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 92,343 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 91,416 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 86,106 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 86,106 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,136 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 79,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 72,598 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 72,520 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 63,680 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 54,542 miles

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

centre exhaust box bracket broken[still supporting system]

front registration plate delaminating

offside windscreen wiper blade split[clearing screen]

rear registration plate delaminating

wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriotated

Pass 1 Nov 2005 41,769 miles

Both Front & Rear No.Plates De Laminating

Nearside rear wing scuffed

Offside rear wing scuffed

Rear Bumper Scuffed on both offside & nearside

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

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

Wishbone Bushes Starting To Perish

Fail 31 Oct 2005 41,765 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front & rear No.Plates De laminating

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pads Worn Approx 4/5000 miles left

Nearside wing scuffed

Rear bumper scuffed on both offside & nearside

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

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

Wishbone bushes starting to perish

offside rear wing scuffed

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 ZRE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN51 ZRE, 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 ZRE registered?

HN51 ZRE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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