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SN51 PXB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

147,464 mi
Last recorded147,464 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 PXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2017 147,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front sill / floor corroded and holed outwith perscribed area

Nearside Front tyre on wear bars 205/55/16

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 144,900 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and o/s main pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both o/s and n/s (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/f outer door handle operation stiff

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted and corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2016 144,829 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm showing corrosion (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and o/s main pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both o/s and n/s (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/f outer door handle operation stiff

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 138,573 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front subframe rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front shockabsorbers slightly reduced damping effect

corrosion noted at rear of sills

slight bind noted at o/s/f brake

Fail 1 Dec 2015 138,569 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front subframe rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

corrosion noted at rear of sills

slight bind noted at o/s/f brake

Pass 4 Dec 2014 135,012 miles

Offside front brake back plate corroded and splitting

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front lower rear suspension arm bushes perished / splitting

Offside main front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight bind from Nearside rear

Slight bind from Offside front

Small crack in Offside swept area of screen , right at bottom

Fail 3 Dec 2014 135,012 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake back plate corroded and splitting

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front lower rear suspension arm bushes perished / splitting

Offside main front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight bind from Nearside rear

Slight bind from Offside front

Small crack in Offside swept area of screen , right at bottom

Pass 29 Nov 2013 127,917 miles

Front shock absorbers soft

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear inner brake pad ( hard to see properly ) appears to be near wear limit

Slight bind from Offside rear brake

Slight exhaust leak from manifold area

Small crack at bottom of screen in Offside swept area

Fail 28 Nov 2013 127,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front shock absorbers soft

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear inner brake pad ( hard to see properly ) appears to be near wear limit

Slight bind from Offside rear brake

Slight exhaust leak from manifold area

Small crack at bottom of screen in Offside swept area

Pass 23 Nov 2012 119,418 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight leak at exhaust

Fail 23 Nov 2012 119,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight leak at exhaust

Pass 29 Nov 2011 108,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 108,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 96,459 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 96,459 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 86,825 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 86,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 74,789 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 74,789 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 65,462 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 54,414 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 PXB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 PXB, 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 PXB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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