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VA51 CVZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,277 mi
Last recorded164,277 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 CVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 164,277 miles

uneven wear offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jan 2015 164,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

uneven wear offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2014 146,751 miles

front tyres 3mm ( offside front wearing on inner edge)

offside rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 129,330 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 121,594 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 121,594 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 117,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front seat belt buckle plastic housing missing

Fail 23 Nov 2010 117,553 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front seat belt buckle plastic housing missing

Pass 24 Nov 2009 106,994 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 95,403 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 81,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coolant + engine warning lamps on

Pass 24 Nov 2006 66,601 miles

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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VA51 CVZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CVZ, 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 CVZ?

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What year was VA51 CVZ registered?

VA51 CVZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is VA51 CVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 CVZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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