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VX51 AYY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,800 mi
Last recorded124,800 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 AYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 124,800 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 124,800 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 115,586 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 107,464 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 97,095 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,471 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 92,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 90,115 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 89,693 miles

Exhaust centre support separated from bracket

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Apr 2014 89,347 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slight deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Nearside registration plate bulb discoloured

Nearside wiper blade ineffective

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 78,478 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 78,478 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 75,517 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 71,032 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2008 65,324 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 65,319 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

rear pads need wheel off inspection. looks low

Fail 12 Apr 2007 58,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 58,620 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 52,123 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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VX51 AYY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VX51 AYY, 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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VX51 AYY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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