MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,194 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine management light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Petrol tank straps corroded
EML on dash
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
traction control warning on dash
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
EML on dash
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
traction control warning on dash
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
both front wishbone rear bushes starting to become unbonded
engine oil leak
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
slight oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
slight oil leak
Front no plate slightly chipped
Rear no plate slight perishing
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front no plate slightly chipped
Rear no plate slight perishing
n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SF51 UKZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 UKZ, 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 UKZ registered?
SF51 UKZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2001.
Is SF51 UKZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SF51 UKZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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