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VX51 EHR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,436 mi
Last recorded113,436 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 EHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 113,436 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 113,436 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 108,391 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 108,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 100,501 miles

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm

slight play front top shock mounts

Pass 28 Aug 2013 91,240 miles

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

Offside Front 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 6 Sep 2012 78,574 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 67,206 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,206 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,831 miles

front brake discs worn.

rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 60,126 miles

WIPERS SPLIT.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,246 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 52,130 miles

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

1,METAL BRAKE PIPES COATED IN GREESE. 2,PUNCTURE TO N/S/R TYRE.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,408 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 36,486 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 EHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EHR, 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 VX51 EHR registered?

VX51 EHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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The MOT history for VX51 EHR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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