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VX51 WLF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,964 mi
Last recorded99,964 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 99,964 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 88,908 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 73,934 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 73,934 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,009 miles

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

Slight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 9 Nov 2015 67,009 miles

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

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

Slight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,328 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 52,917 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 52,913 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,226 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Oct 2012 46,226 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,052 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 36,052 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 29,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,012 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,936 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 20,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 3 Nov 2008 19,560 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 18,702 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 18,702 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,683 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 13,505 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 WLF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WLF, 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 WLF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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