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2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,877 mi
Last recorded91,877 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 CFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 91,877 miles

Front and rear discs have surface rust

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2017 91,877 miles

Front and rear discs have surface rust

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 88,856 miles

N/S/F fog light not working.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 88,599 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 88,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 85,904 miles

front and rear pads low

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2013 85,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front and rear pads low

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2012 82,054 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 77,870 miles

All Tyre Walls Starting To Split

Exhaust Pipe Starting To Corrode Along Length

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 74,436 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 74,111 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 70,781 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 66,358 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 59,892 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 59,418 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 48,355 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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SF51 CFU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 SF51 CFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF51 CFU registered?

SF51 CFU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is SF51 CFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 CFU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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