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MK51 CMX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,860 mi
Last recorded119,860 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 CMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2017 119,860 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

nearside mirror missing

slight corrosion on front of nearside sill

Pass 10 Mar 2016 109,818 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 109,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in n/s/r tyre wall

eml on

surface corrosion to brakes , suspension and chassis

Pass 8 Apr 2015 101,171 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 96,106 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 96,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 90,511 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 90,213 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 89,538 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 88,106 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2009 85,724 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 76,930 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 76,930 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 64,627 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 64,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 52,594 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 52,594 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 40,108 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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MK51 CMX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MK51 CMX, 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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MK51 CMX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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