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SG51 ZHN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,979 mi
Last recorded103,979 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 ZHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 103,979 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 103,979 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 93,885 miles

Both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2016 93,885 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure linings (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rear parking brake (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 87,633 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 87,633 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 82,309 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 82,261 miles

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

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust center pipe bracket broken

rear brake pipes rusty

slight exhaust leake at rear silencer

slight kink in offside rear flexy brake pipe

Pass 14 Apr 2012 79,304 miles

exhaust center pipe braket broken

nearside front wishbone rear bush splitting

offside front wishbone rear bush bstarting to split

offside parking brake lower effort than nearside

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pipes rusty

slight fluctuation at front and rear brakes

slight kink at offside rear brake flexi hose

slight pitting at front brake discs

slight play at both front strut upper mounts/bearings

Fail 12 Apr 2012 79,303 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust center pipe braket broken

nearside front wishbone rear bush splitting

offside front wishbone rear bush bstarting to split

offside parking brake lower effort than nearside

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pipes rusty

slight fluctuation at front and rear brakes

slight kink at offside rear brake flexi hose

slight pitting at front brake discs

slight play at both front strut upper mounts/bearings

Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,052 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 75,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 72,705 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 72,705 miles

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,038 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 55,965 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 48,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,962 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 41,905 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 34,359 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 ZHN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZHN, 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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SG51 ZHN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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