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WU51 ZZF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,510 mi
Last recorded118,510 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 ZZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2019 118,510 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear cracking inbetween tread patterns,recommend replace.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread heavily faded ,recommend replace. (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted All on vehicle. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all brake discs rusty.

rust present on o/s outer sill panel.

vehicle alternator belt cracking.

vehicle over filled with oil.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 111,468 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 111,454 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired ball joint incorrectly fitted (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2013 110,259 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 110,252 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 99,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

wiper rubbers deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2011 81,822 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 81,822 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 73,847 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 61,248 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,558 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,229 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 25,267 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 ZZF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WU51 ZZF, 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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WU51 ZZF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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