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PE51 DVB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,499 mi
Last recorded116,499 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 DVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 116,499 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust badly deteriorated.

Headlamp glasses deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 116,489 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure Centre sleeve corroded and loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust badly deteriorated.

Headlamp glasses deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 112,744 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights not working.

Fail 27 Oct 2023 112,744 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to headlamp conditions. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubbers torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Splits in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights not working.

Pass 11 Nov 2022 109,483 miles

Brake pipes swelled under plastic.

Corrosion to suspension components.

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 109,010 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 108,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 107,246 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 107,243 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 105,198 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing from inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 100,828 miles

advise free play in nsf top suspension mount but not excessive

advise osf tyre flat further investigation required

advise slight free play osf bottom arm rear bush

advise slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2016 96,710 miles

advise enginhe management light on dash.

advise nsf snd nsr tyre low in tread.

advise slight play in top shocker mounts front

Pass 8 Jan 2015 91,630 miles

advise eml light on dash.

Pass 23 May 2013 86,346 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 82,036 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres thinning on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2012 82,036 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres thinning on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2011 77,269 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2011 77,269 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 72,537 miles

both front tyres cracking & worn more on edges

rear discs corroded

Fail 6 May 2009 68,707 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 68,707 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 65,459 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007
Pass 14 Oct 2006 55,843 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 39,559 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 DVB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DVB, 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 PE51 DVB registered?

PE51 DVB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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