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HV51 FWK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,965 mi
Last recorded87,965 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 FWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 87,965 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 87,771 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 77,628 miles

Emissions need slight attention engine light on

Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,046 miles

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Fail 21 Oct 2009 70,042 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 28 Oct 2008 61,313 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 61,207 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,018 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,061 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 34,092 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 FWK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV51 FWK registered?

HV51 FWK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HV51 FWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 FWK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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