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VX51 BFO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,237 mi
Last recorded131,237 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 BFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 131,237 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 131,116 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust flex pipe failing.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 117,635 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 117,623 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 110,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill is starting to go (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread down to 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill is starting to go (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread down to 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 110,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill is starting to go (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread down to 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill is starting to go (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread down to 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 104,166 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 104,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Front play in inner track rod

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 95,320 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,492 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 85,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,107 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 71,931 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 71,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,332 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,540 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 55,182 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,182 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 47,570 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,310 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 BFO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VX51 BFO, 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 BFO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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