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VX51 OAW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,348 mi
Last recorded86,348 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 OAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,348 miles

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

both outer sills damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2013 86,344 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both outer sills damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2012 79,208 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2012 79,204 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s outer sills damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2011 73,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,851 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 70,453 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

engine light on

fuel filter needs changing

o/s outer sill damaged

rear discs rusty and pitted

rear number plate defacing

Fail 28 May 2008 70,033 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 70,033 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 64,150 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 55,001 miles

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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VX51 OAW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OAW, 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 OAW registered?

VX51 OAW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is VX51 OAW safe to buy?

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