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PE51 ABN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,295 mi
Last recorded90,295 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 ABN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 90,295 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,563 miles

centre stop light not working

slight smoke from exhaust on high revs

Fail 6 Jun 2016 82,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light not working

slight smoke from exhaust on high revs

Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 77,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,495 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 74,495 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 71,452 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 67,096 miles

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

tyre size = 225/45R17

Fail 17 May 2012 67,043 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs wearing low

Pass 26 Aug 2011 61,885 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,257 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 54,257 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

airbag light on

rear brake pads getting worn

recommend handbrake check only just ok for mot

Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,280 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 44,649 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 38,875 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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PE51 ABN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PE51 ABN, 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

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What year was PE51 ABN registered?

PE51 ABN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is PE51 ABN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 ABN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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