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ICZ 5160

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Other 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,073 mi
Last recorded95,073 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationICZ 5160
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2023 95,073 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 94,050 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 92,521 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 92,504 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 80,957 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 76,752 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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ICZ 5160 is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ICZ 5160, 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

How do I check the history of ICZ 5160?

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What year was ICZ 5160 registered?

ICZ 5160 is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is ICZ 5160 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ICZ 5160 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ICZ 5160 have outstanding finance?

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