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PX51 FNN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,020 mi
Last recorded151,020 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 FNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2014 151,020 miles

Engine management light 'on'

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 151,020 miles

Engine management light 'on'

Pass 15 Oct 2013 148,126 miles

water over heating

Fail 15 Oct 2013 148,126 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

water over heating

Pass 9 Oct 2012 139,828 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

marks on front screen just out of view

Pass 29 Oct 2011 127,296 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 127,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Oct 2010 115,324 miles

both rear tyres bald inside edges.

n/s/f brake fluctates

Pass 29 Oct 2009 107,886 miles

Engine management light indicates fault

Traction control warning lamp indicates fault

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 96,042 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 96,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake disc worn close to wear limits

front number plate damaged

light on in dash board

Pass 29 Oct 2007 82,455 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

warning light showing on dash bonnet release handle loose

Pass 28 Oct 2006 70,540 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 56,281 miles

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

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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PX51 FNN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PX51 FNN, 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 PX51 FNN registered?

PX51 FNN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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