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VA51 AAE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,205 mi
Last recorded91,205 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 AAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 91,205 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 89,669 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 89,669 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 85,588 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 May 2019 83,528 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 14 Aug 2018 78,250 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres stepped

slight play in ns inner steering arm

Fail 13 Aug 2018 78,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords osf (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly damaged both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres stepped

slight play in ns inner steering arm

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,842 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 69,842 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 68,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,910 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 66,770 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 65,780 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres cracks in tread

Pass 14 Jul 2012 65,112 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 65,112 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,691 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 64,154 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 64,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 58,164 miles

slight play in near side front wheel

Pass 17 Jul 2008 53,268 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,412 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 40,280 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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VA51 AAE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VA51 AAE, 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 VA51 AAE registered?

VA51 AAE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 October 2001.

Is VA51 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 AAE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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