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SN51 DLY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

69,228 mi
Last recorded69,228 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 DLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,228 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 69,227 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 65,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,396 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 62,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,825 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Sep 2015 57,756 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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 16 Sep 2014 53,549 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 53,497 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,507 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 49,507 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,642 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 45,594 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,034 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,724 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Sep 2010 37,664 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,728 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 33,728 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 29,019 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,019 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 25,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,025 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,224 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 17,420 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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SN51 DLY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SN51 DLY, 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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SN51 DLY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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