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ML51 AMV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

63,693 mi
Last recorded63,693 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 AMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 63,693 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 63,691 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with brake lights (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 59,669 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 59,667 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 58,251 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 57,797 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 57,041 miles

Nearside Front strut top lift

Pass 2 Dec 2017 55,911 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,884 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,133 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2 mil in center and inner edge worne (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded break pipe on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,600 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 51,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,185 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2011 45,206 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre side walls cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2011 45,201 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre side walls cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,990 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Oct 2010 43,986 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 Oct 2009 41,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,699 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,989 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,691 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,321 miles

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

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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ML51 AMV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver 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 ML51 AMV, 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 ML51 AMV registered?

ML51 AMV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is ML51 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML51 AMV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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