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MK51 CNF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,549 mi
Last recorded108,549 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 CNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 108,549 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 108,545 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 105,131 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 100,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 97,968 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 96,219 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 96,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,357 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 92,357 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 88,533 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 88,532 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

light on dashboard stopping on

Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,818 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 81,483 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 76,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 76,701 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 71,215 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 71,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 65,577 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,503 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 59,051 miles

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Windscreen has light surface scratches in zone A †- does not obstruct drivers view †Both outer sills damaged †Passenger front seatbelt catch surround broken.

Pass 30 Sep 2005 45,426 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 CNF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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