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VN51 ZZE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,375 mi
Last recorded139,375 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 ZZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 139,375 miles

Emissions not tested Emission xs blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 121,562 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 121,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 115,414 miles

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

engine management light on indicating a fault

traction control light indicating a fault

Fail 27 Nov 2017 115,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

traction control light indicating a fault

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

engine management light on indicating a fault

traction control light indicating a fault

Pass 24 Nov 2016 107,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake pedal spongy

mil light on

near side front indicator cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2016 107,179 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake pedal spongy

mil light on

near side front indicator cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2015 97,393 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 91,931 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 87,560 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 87,560 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

eml on

Pass 19 Dec 2012 83,239 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket slighty corroded

engine management light on

fuel filter slighty damp

nearside front indicator lense slighty damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2011 79,112 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2010 74,577 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 69,872 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 63,769 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 58,850 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2006 55,872 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 55,872 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 45,659 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 45,659 miles

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

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

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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VN51 ZZE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZZE, 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 VN51 ZZE registered?

VN51 ZZE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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