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SN51 GWA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,401 mi
Last recorded75,401 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 GWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,401 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak o/s/f gearbox oil seal

Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,103 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 68,103 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 58,665 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,380 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,871 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,311 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,997 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,382 miles

nearside front tyre tread slightly cracked

nearside rear tyre tread slightly cracked

offside front tyre tread slightly cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2008 24,585 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 21,056 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 21,055 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,224 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 19,061 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

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 GWA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SN51 GWA, 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 SN51 GWA registered?

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

Is SN51 GWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 GWA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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