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WU51 FFE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,847 mi
Last recorded40,847 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 FFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 40,847 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front indicator lens is missing

rear brake pads are worn

slight pay in both front steering arms o/s and n/s front

Pass 5 Nov 2020 38,947 miles

Both front steering arms slight play

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,244 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 35,050 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 35,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 33,959 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 32,342 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 32,342 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 30,783 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 29,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 26,820 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 26,820 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,921 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,296 miles

1.All four tyres are cracking all over.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 22,296 miles

1.All four tyres are cracking all over.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 19,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre slightly perished and has slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre slightly perished and has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished and has slight outer sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2009 17,021 miles

Engine oil level low

Pass 15 Oct 2008 14,600 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 11,959 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 9,831 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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WU51 FFE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU51 FFE, 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 WU51 FFE registered?

WU51 FFE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is WU51 FFE safe to buy?

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