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HV51 BHF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,795 mi
Last recorded102,795 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 BHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 102,795 miles

both front top mounts have slight movement

gearbox has a slight oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

Fail 11 Sep 2019 102,794 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front top mounts have slight movement

gearbox has a slight oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2018 100,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2018 100,584 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

nearside rear brake pads low

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 97,008 miles

corrosion on sills at rear

Fail 13 Sep 2017 97,008 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on sills at rear

drivers side front tyre heavily worn

Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all springs are corroded

engine covers fitted

engine has a slight oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Sep 2015 86,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (3.5.1g)

bonnet relase handle loose

engine cover and underbody covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 81,847 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,020 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,635 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,114 miles

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

front brake disc corroded on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,404 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,645 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,053 miles

Front number plate broken.

Front tyres worn to 3mm.

Middle exhaust box mounting broken, system is still supported.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 46,053 miles

Front number plate broken.

Front tyres worn to 3mm.

Middle exhaust box mounting broken, system is still supported.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,746 miles

Both front tyres,and offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Centre section of exhaust detatched from mount but not insecure-Further attention is advised.

Front numberplate cracked.

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3.5mm and starting to wear out of shape-Advise to replace.

Offside front tyre worn on very inner edges and starting to wear out of shape-Replace ASAP.

Rear brake discs coroded around edges.

Stonechip in nearside section of windscreen.

Fail 25 Oct 2007 40,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front tyres,and offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Centre section of exhaust detatched from mount but not insecure-Further attention is advised.

Front numberplate cracked.

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3.5mm and starting to wear out of shape-Advise to replace.

Offside front tyre worn on very inner edges and starting to wear out of shape-Replace ASAP.

Rear brake discs coroded around edges.

Stonechip in nearside section of windscreen.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,795 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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HV51 BHF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HV51 BHF, 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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HV51 BHF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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