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SA51 ZNN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,083 mi
Last recorded85,083 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 ZNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2017 85,083 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 77,234 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel possible low brake pads or wheel bearing

Fail 17 Sep 2016 76,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel possible low brake pads or wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jun 2015 69,457 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 69,297 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 May 2014 64,016 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,037 miles

n/s/f repeater cover missing

Fail 25 Mar 2013 58,037 miles

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

n/s/f repeater cover missing

Pass 28 Apr 2012 55,102 miles

BOOT LOCK NEEDS REPAIR ON HANDLE

ENG AND AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 55,102 miles

BOOT LOCK NEEDS REPAIR ON HANDLE

ENG AND AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 512,117 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,949 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 50,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,952 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 46,952 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 42,525 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 42,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,790 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 29,395 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 22,032 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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SA51 ZNN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA51 ZNN, 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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SA51 ZNN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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