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HV51 GWA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,528 mi
Last recorded72,528 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 GWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2021 72,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 69,132 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 69,127 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MIL on

Pass 10 Jun 2019 63,993 miles

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

offside front tyre slight inner tread wear (205/55V16)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Jun 2019 63,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

offside front tyre slight inner tread wear (205/55V16)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 May 2018 56,745 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,247 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,022 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 47,022 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 44,055 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,991 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 37,912 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,442 miles

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

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,713 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,058 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,713 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 23,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,039 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,103 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 15,586 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 15,586 miles

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

advise:nearside front tyre on 1.6mm.

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 GWA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GWA, 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 HV51 GWA registered?

HV51 GWA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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