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SF51 UNE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,310 mi
Last recorded79,310 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 79,310 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,011 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/r sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 72,080 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 72,080 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 70,029 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 68,248 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 68,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 65,696 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 65,696 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 63,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 102,804 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 102,798 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 94,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 94,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 84,864 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 84,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 70,666 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 70,666 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 21 Oct 2006 57,264 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 57,264 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 48,626 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 UNE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UNE, 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 UNE registered?

SF51 UNE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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