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HY51 HYV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,876 mi
Last recorded121,876 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 HYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 121,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge but remaining tread good

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge but remaining tread good

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge but remaining tread good

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge but remaining tread good

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded away from pipe but exhaust still secure

Fail 15 Apr 2019 121,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge but remaining tread good

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge but remaining tread good

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge but remaining tread good

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge but remaining tread good

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded away from pipe but exhaust still secure

Pass 3 Apr 2018 110,885 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opaque (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 106,343 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 97,873 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush V.slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner surface worn/wearing low/ uneven (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front drivers door check strap inoperative

Fail 30 Mar 2016 97,872 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush V.slight play (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner surface worn/wearing low/ uneven (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front drivers door check strap inoperative

Pass 5 Mar 2015 91,427 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 83,472 miles

Brake pads worn all round

Significant lift in both front suspension top mountsd

Fail 25 Mar 2014 83,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

2258/40 x 18 Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Brake pads worn all round

Significant lift in both front suspension top mountsd

Cat heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,487 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front disc inner faces in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2013 74,487 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine warning light on

front disc inner faces in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,640 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished on side walls

engine light on

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 21 Mar 2011 64,547 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn heavily inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,547 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Nearside front tyre worn heavily inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2010 61,330 miles

Nearside front and both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,942 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking.

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 56,942 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre cracking.

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

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

offside front tyre outer side wall crarcking.

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,180 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 46,418 miles

wheel rims damaged slighty

Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,582 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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HY51 HYV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HY51 HYV, 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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HY51 HYV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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