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WF51 CZM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,161 mi
Last recorded136,161 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 CZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 136,161 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Crack in lower section of windscreen

Front headlight lenses discoloured

Front plate damaged but still readable

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Lower dogbone mount deteriorated

Offside front brake backing plate corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear coils corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2018 132,624 miles

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

Front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated

Gearbox oil leak

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offsid rearbture wearing on inside edge

Offside front brake backing plate corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 132,624 miles

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

Front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated

Gearbox oil leak

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offsid rearbture wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake backing plate corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 127,811 miles

Wipers smear slightly

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2016 119,942 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 116,803 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 109,593 miles

offside front tyre walls perishing

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 5 Dec 2013 109,482 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre walls perishing

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 22 Nov 2012 103,939 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 99,418 miles

front / rear tyres almost on limit

Fail 21 Nov 2011 99,418 miles

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

front / rear tyres almost on limit

Pass 30 Nov 2010 89,957 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 82,998 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 82,998 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 71,797 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 71,797 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 61,710 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 50,490 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 42,730 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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WF51 CZM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WF51 CZM, 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 WF51 CZM registered?

WF51 CZM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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