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SG51 VXZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,449 mi
Last recorded111,449 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 VXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 111,449 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 110,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 111,441 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamps corroded and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded and come away from centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front brake discs slightly worn pitted and corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 108,024 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 108,024 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 105,775 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Alternator belt perished

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Dipstick guide tube broken

Exhaust centre bracket adrift

High level brake light=Not working

Movement in handbrake lever

Noise on start up

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen becoming de-laminated

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 100,471 miles

osf lower arm rear bush displaced

Fail 4 Jul 2016 100,471 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osf lower arm rear bush displaced

Pass 6 Jul 2015 90,141 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 88,630 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 1 Oct 2013 84,081 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 79,924 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light is on.

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 76,924 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 76,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

epc light on

rear discs coroded

traction control light on

Pass 20 Oct 2010 71,685 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,509 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,805 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 45,870 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VXZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?

SG51 VXZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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