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SV51 WYZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,206 mi
Last recorded89,206 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 WYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,206 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bonnet release broken

Pass 9 Nov 2011 83,131 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2010 76,818 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 76,815 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Anti-traction light on.

EML Light on.

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 69,722 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 69,698 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti traction light on.

EML Light on.

N/S/F Tyre worn bald on inner edge.

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Dec 2008 62,080 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 62,078 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,836 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 47,328 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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SV51 WYZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV51 WYZ, 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 SV51 WYZ registered?

SV51 WYZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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