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VX51 WMP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,263 mi
Last recorded68,263 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 WMP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 68,263 miles

Nearside Rear sill cracked

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

Pass 7 May 2015 64,014 miles

air pipe adrift under bonnet.

Pass 16 May 2014 58,205 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,559 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,067 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 49,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag light on

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,777 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,025 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted near side rear

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,455 miles

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

O/S/R tyre cracking

Fail 27 Mar 2008 33,455 miles

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

O/S/R tyre cracking

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,039 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 21,567 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 WMP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WMP, 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 WMP registered?

VX51 WMP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is VX51 WMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX51 WMP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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