MOT Status
ValidMileage
107,096 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VW51 BEE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 VW51 BEE, 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 VW51 BEE registered?
VW51 BEE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2001.
Is VW51 BEE safe to buy?
The MOT history for VW51 BEE shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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