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VN51 FWD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,441 mi
Last recorded128,441 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 FWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 128,441 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 123,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 121,063 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 115,869 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 115,864 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 113,705 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 111,324 miles

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

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise o/s/r wheel bearing slighty nosie

Fail 6 Jul 2012 100,489 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on showing fault

Pass 6 Jul 2012 100,489 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light on showing fault

Pass 6 Jul 2011 88,423 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,890 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 80,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 72,295 miles

Oil leak

exhaust middle bracket loose

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges

n/s/r tyre tread low [2-3mm] and nail in tread

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,918 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres worn irregular advise replace

Fail 26 Sep 2007 63,925 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,925 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 55,301 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front tyres 2-4mm

Pass 1 Sep 2005 49,280 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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VN51 FWD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN51 FWD, 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 VN51 FWD registered?

VN51 FWD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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