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VA51 XCC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,503 mi
Last recorded120,503 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2014 120,503 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 120,503 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 116,149 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 109,586 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 104,976 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 100,165 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2008 92,274 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2007 78,461 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 65,308 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

bonnet release poor

offside front tyre touching inner wing cover

offside rear tyre damage to inner wall

offside sill damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2006 65,203 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

bonnet catch and release poor condition

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

offside fronrt tyre touching under wing cover

offside rear tyre damage to inner wall

offside sill damaged

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 XCC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XCC, 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 VA51 XCC registered?

VA51 XCC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is VA51 XCC safe to buy?

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