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WG51 AVP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,686 mi
Last recorded95,686 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 AVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 95,686 miles

EML illuminated indicating a fault

centre exhaust mount

windscreen damage

Fail 26 May 2016 95,686 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML illuminated indicating a fault

centre exhaust mount

windscreen damage

Pass 10 Feb 2015 89,604 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 84,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting bracket detached from exhaust system

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 31 Jan 2013 78,097 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 78,097 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,007 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,464 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,879 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured stone chip in windsreen slight lift o/s/f n/s/f top strut mounts surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 10 Nov 2008 51,120 miles

rear nuber plate slightly marked corrosion exhaust slight lift o/s/f n/s/f top strut mountings small stone chip in windsreen

Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,634 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured surface corrosion exhaust stone chip in windsreen o/s/f slight wear front brake discs

Pass 8 Nov 2006 39,441 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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WG51 AVP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG51 AVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WG51 AVP?

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What year was WG51 AVP registered?

WG51 AVP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is WG51 AVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG51 AVP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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