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VA51 AZR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,437 mi
Last recorded63,437 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 AZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 63,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 63,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 61,700 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 58,428 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 56,498 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,501 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 54,492 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 51,797 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,755 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 49,753 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 47,666 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,767 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,302 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,255 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 38,425 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 35,807 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 30,976 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 24,206 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 24,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 17,458 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 AZR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AZR, 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 VA51 AZR?

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What year was VA51 AZR registered?

VA51 AZR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is VA51 AZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 AZR shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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