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WR51 WDV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,919 mi
Last recorded79,919 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 WDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 79,919 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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2015 79,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,385 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 68,474 miles

centre exhaust mount broke

Pass 24 Mar 2012 60,629 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,095 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,491 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,252 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 27,241 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,603 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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WR51 WDV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WR51 WDV, 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 WR51 WDV?

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What year was WR51 WDV registered?

WR51 WDV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is WR51 WDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 WDV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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