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SF51 PZV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,792 mi
Last recorded144,792 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 PZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2022 144,792 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 137,661 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 1,336,157 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 62,132 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014 110,158 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML On

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 101,172 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 101,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 91,399 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 91,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 84,585 miles

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

both rear discs slightly worn and corroded

d/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

p/s/f indicator lense cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2011 84,585 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear discs slightly worn and corroded

d/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

p/s/f indicator lense cracked

p/s/f wiper blade starting not to clear front screen

Fail 4 May 2010 71,196 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 71,196 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 56,516 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,829 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,913 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 PZV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SF51 PZV, 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 SF51 PZV registered?

SF51 PZV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is SF51 PZV safe to buy?

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