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PG51 FYF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,456 mi
Last recorded152,456 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 FYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 152,456 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in o/s windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 152,435 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear metal brake pipes badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs worn thin and pitted .brake pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in o/s windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 139,695 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 136,878 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 136,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

front / rear brake disc have corrosion

front number plate has damage

front wipers

Fail 7 Dec 2016 136,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 136,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear, corroding under outer coating (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corroding under outer coating (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 130,252 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle stiff to open door (6.2.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside headlight unit (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 130,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle stiff to open door (6.2.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside headlight unit (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 124,312 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 117,539 miles

Coolant leak

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2012 116,531 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 112,072 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 105,453 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 96,785 miles

both front wish bone bushes split

Fail 18 Sep 2009 96,785 miles

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

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

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

both front wish bone bushes split

Pass 29 Sep 2008 89,503 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 79,946 miles

front number plate cracked, rear becoming discoloured, advise replacing

Pass 25 Sep 2006 67,509 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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PG51 FYF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PG51 FYF, 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 PG51 FYF registered?

PG51 FYF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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