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RE51 GWL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

102,377 mi
Last recorded102,377 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 GWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 102,377 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 102,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 91,651 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 74,504 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot slight seppage

Fail 23 Sep 2021 74,504 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot slight seppage

Pass 22 Sep 2020 61,222 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2019 52,311 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 50,542 miles

Power steering reservoir insecure

o/s wiper blade deteriorating at ends

Pass 18 Sep 2017 48,457 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 48,457 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 45,735 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 45,735 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rearward (2.4.G.2)

play/clonk in front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,509 miles

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

front suspension strut protective gaiters deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2014 41,509 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front suspension strut protective gaiters deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,670 miles

Front shockabsorber dust covers deteriorating

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 39,670 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front shockabsorber dust covers deteriorating

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

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

Slight drag on rear brakes

Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 34,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Uneven wear and perishing on rear tyres

Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,884 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,408 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,242 miles

Rear tyres wearin g low and several cuts in tread areas

Slight drag on n/s/r brake

Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,906 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,134 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 22,121 miles

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

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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RE51 GWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RE51 GWL, 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 RE51 GWL registered?

RE51 GWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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