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SG51 TCY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

63,735 mi
Last recorded63,735 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 TCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2019 63,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 63,710 miles

Emissions not tested smoke from exhaust and co reading high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 59,494 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlight lens starting to go dull (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 59,492 miles

Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres inner side walls splitting (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlight lens starting to go dull (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

esp light on & engine management light on

Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,436 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 53,929 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 53,129 miles

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 49,575 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 49,575 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 47,543 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2013 47,543 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 45,671 miles

asr lioght on

engine light on

Fail 13 Dec 2012 45,671 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

asr lioght on

engine light on

Pass 9 Nov 2011 43,173 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,156 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,115 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 39,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,334 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,357 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 32,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 29,494 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 26,457 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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SG51 TCY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SG51 TCY, 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 SG51 TCY registered?

SG51 TCY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is SG51 TCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 TCY shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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