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SW51 EZZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,592 mi
Last recorded101,592 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 EZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 101,592 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 88,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 80,340 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 80,340 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,082 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 70,773 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,453 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,895 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,657 miles

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

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

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

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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SW51 EZZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SW51 EZZ, 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

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What year was SW51 EZZ registered?

SW51 EZZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is SW51 EZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 EZZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW51 EZZ have outstanding finance?

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