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WF51 HGU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,719 mi
Last recorded109,719 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 HGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2019 109,719 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Coolant leak car overheated during emissions test, fans were running, needs further investigation ()

Pass 25 May 2018 98,378 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 98,369 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 88,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

o/s/r foot and hand brake slightly low on effort

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016 80,240 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 80,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 77,051 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,907 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 73,907 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 70,079 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,094 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 61,473 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 57,883 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,160 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 52,611 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 31 Aug 2007 44,805 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 30 Aug 2005 31,702 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 HGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HGU, 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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WF51 HGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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