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SG51 ZGV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,360 mi
Last recorded101,360 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 ZGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 101,360 miles

advise front light damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2021 101,360 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

advise front light damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2020 96,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

poor head paton

Fail 3 Jul 2020 96,391 miles

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

Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable reaea (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

poor head paton

Pass 3 Jul 2019 90,901 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

poor paton

Pass 5 Jul 2018 83,816 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,771 miles

Rear advise reara disks

Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,228 miles

advise damaged bumper disks x4 marked

Fail 11 Jul 2015 59,801 miles

Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

car been standing week exust

Pass 11 Jul 2015 59,801 miles

car been standing week exust

Pass 1 Nov 2014 57,525 miles

bad oil leak

both front tyres getting low on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2013 53,219 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket rusting & weak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,219 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket rusting & weak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,649 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,456 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 45,337 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 45,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,348 miles

both rear road springs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,540 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,456 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,573 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 26,573 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 ZGV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SG51 ZGV, 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 ZGV registered?

SG51 ZGV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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