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SN51 DVW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,725 mi
Last recorded136,725 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 DVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2018 136,725 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,073 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,941 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2005 23,445 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SN51 DVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SN51 DVW?

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What year was SN51 DVW registered?

SN51 DVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is SN51 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 DVW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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