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WG51 EWD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,498 mi
Last recorded168,498 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 EWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 168,498 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 168,307 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 168,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 163,065 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 155,796 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 155,796 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 150,227 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 144,935 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 139,013 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 127,060 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 109,354 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 90,577 miles

center exhaust silencer mounting adrift.

Pass 30 May 2007 73,210 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 54,192 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 EWD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WG51 EWD, 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

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What year was WG51 EWD registered?

WG51 EWD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is WG51 EWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG51 EWD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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