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PY51 HJN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,889 mi
Last recorded103,889 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 HJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 103,889 miles

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 103,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone. (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item on dash raised inside "A" Zone. ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strictly border line and advise replacing. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front side light is slightly dim.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strictly border line and advise replacing. (4.1.E.1)

blue temperature warning light wont go out.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,137 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 87,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

N/s inner and outer sills corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,663 miles

Both outer sills rusty

Nsf sill hold not in prescribed area

Nsr tyre low on tread

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,619 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on tread

N/S SILL & O/S SILL STARTING TO CORRODE IN VARIOUS PLACES

N/S SILL CORRODED/HOLED - OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

O/s/f outer door handle poor operation

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 80,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres wearing low on tread

N/S SILL & O/S SILL STARTING TO CORRODE IN VARIOUS PLACES

N/S SILL CORRODED/HOLED - OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

O/s/f outer door handle poor operation

Rear brake discs worn

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 76,966 miles

Front inner anti roll bar bushes worn - slight movement

N/s sill starting to corrode in places

O/s/f outer door handle poor connection

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

Rear number plate poor

Fail 18 Sep 2012 76,966 miles

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

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

Both rear brakes slight bind

Front inner anti roll bar bushes worn - slight movement

N/s sill starting to corrode in places

O/s/f outer door handle poor connection

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

Rear number plate poor

Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,136 miles

N/s/r sill rusted

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,402 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,147 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,619 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 51,831 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 44,982 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 34,722 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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PY51 HJN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY51 HJN, 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 PY51 HJN registered?

PY51 HJN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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