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PF51 DXC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,242 mi
Last recorded99,242 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 DXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 99,242 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Rack arm has play

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 96,577 miles

Both headlamps cloudy

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 94,038 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 94,037 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 92,136 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 92,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2016 88,670 miles

Nearside Front brake pads worn down to brake disc wear ridge

brake pad wear warning light on

childs seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 13 May 2016 88,670 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint section ,clamp badly corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake pads worn down to brake disc wear ridge

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

brake pad wear warning light on

childs seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 1 May 2015 83,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2015 83,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2014 77,563 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 May 2014 77,563 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 72,115 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Small stonechips in windscreen.

Fail 28 May 2013 72,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre exhaust mount broken.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Small stonechips in windscreen.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,967 miles

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

wiperblades split on ends

Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,311 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 59,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear pads low

slight play os steering rack arm

Pass 1 Dec 2010 53,440 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,448 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 49,448 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 39,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 39,111 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 30,407 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 30,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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PF51 DXC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PF51 DXC, 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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PF51 DXC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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