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SN51 WNC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,599 mi
Last recorded68,599 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 WNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 68,599 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF STEERING ARM

Fail 25 Jan 2013 68,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF STEERING ARM

Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,170 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2011

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 54,637 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 50,007 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 44,678 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 44,678 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 35,340 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,118 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 27 Jan 2006 28,118 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust centre bracket broken away from system

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

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 WNC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WNC, 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 WNC?

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What year was SN51 WNC registered?

SN51 WNC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is SN51 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 WNC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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