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SD51 PWX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,677 mi
Last recorded105,677 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 PWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 105,677 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 103,396 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 100,944 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 97,865 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 97,858 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. slight corrosion (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill slight corrosion (5.2.6)

Pass 23 May 2015 95,161 miles

both front tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 90,361 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre low on tread (2mm)

Pass 28 May 2013 84,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside rear tyre low on tread (3-2mm)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 79,014 miles

front discs and pads worn

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,686 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 68,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 61,799 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 61,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,038 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 45,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 45,383 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn + edged - rear discs tatty - n/s/r inner wheel rim slightly damaged.

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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SD51 PWX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SD51 PWX, 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 SD51 PWX registered?

SD51 PWX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is SD51 PWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 PWX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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