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WL51 FWE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,603 mi
Last recorded96,603 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 FWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,603 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 93,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

offside and nearside front lower arms bush slightly deteriorated.

slight wear on inner edge of offside front tyre.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 93,232 miles

offside and nearside front lower arms bush slightly deteriorated.

slight wear on inner edge of offside front tyre.

Fail 17 Dec 2013 86,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 86,042 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 83,578 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 78,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 78,648 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 73,811 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 68,854 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 60,021 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 60,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 47,937 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 47,937 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 40,857 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 35,777 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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WL51 FWE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WL51 FWE, 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 WL51 FWE registered?

WL51 FWE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is WL51 FWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL51 FWE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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