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SN51 VEO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

120,038 mi
Last recorded120,038 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 VEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2020 120,038 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 111,857 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 111,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Nov 2018 111,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 103,754 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 Nov 2016 96,195 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 96,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 89,927 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 89,927 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 83,730 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 83,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Nov 2013 76,673 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 76,673 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 69,870 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 69,870 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,317 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 64,317 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,284 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 58,284 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 51,883 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 51,881 miles

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

FRONT WIPERS SMEAR , FRONT B DISKS WORN / GROOVED ,PADS WORN GROOVE , N/S/F TYRE AT 2MM , A'R'B' BUSHES WORN , CORROSION AT CENTRE EXHAUST .

Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,464 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,337 miles

advise( centre exhaust system beginning to corrode)

advise( rear discs beginning to wear & pit)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 32,337 miles

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

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

advise( centre exhaust system beginning to corrode)

advise( rear discs beginning to wear & pit)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,959 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 29,957 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake disks pitted edges † †

Pass 16 Dec 2005 27,017 miles

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

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

Rear no plate marks (seperation) † †Reaar b/disks pitted edges † †Front b/disks grooved & pitted † †

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 VEO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 VEO, 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 VEO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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