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SW51 GYJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,418 mi
Last recorded57,418 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,418 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 57,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 51,515 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,886 miles

front and rear discs in poor condition/corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,189 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar locating collars split

rear brake discs corroded

slight fluctuation at front brakes

Pass 9 Aug 2006 42,644 miles

fluctuation at front brakes

front brake discs slightly corroded

nail on outer edge of n/s/r tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar locating sleeves coming adrift

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2005 40,307 miles

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/f anti roll bar bush inner collar split

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 GYJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GYJ, 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 SW51 GYJ?

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What year was SW51 GYJ registered?

SW51 GYJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is SW51 GYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 GYJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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