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MV51 AAE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,696 mi
Last recorded148,696 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 AAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 148,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2018 148,690 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working Wiper switch missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 131,422 miles

engine management light on

Fail 28 Sep 2017 131,260 miles

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust mid section mount broken

Pass 14 Sep 2016 119,245 miles

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

att to front brakes advised

Pass 22 Sep 2015 117,758 miles

exhaust centre mount corroded

exhaust flexi pipe deterioated

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 117,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust centre mount corroded

exhaust flexi pipe deterioated

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 106,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,030 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre : slightly mis-shaped / uneven tread wear

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 92,600 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 92,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,708 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 87,708 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 83,785 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 77,173 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 77,173 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 70,863 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 70,863 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 62,498 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 62,498 miles

Centre Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 44,918 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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MV51 AAE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MV51 AAE, 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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MV51 AAE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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