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WX51 FDD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,884 mi
Last recorded157,884 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 FDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 157,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 142,291 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

middle exhaust clamp loose

nsf arm back bush slightly worn

osf arm back bush worn

osr disc badly worn

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in osf ball joint

Fail 16 May 2013 142,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs very badly worn

middle exhaust clamp loose

nsf arm back bush slightly worn

osf arm back bush worn

osr disc badly worn

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in osf ball joint

Pass 17 May 2012 125,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine warning light on

front discs very badly lipped and corroded

n/s/r brakes pads and discs heat damaged

Fail 17 May 2012 125,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine warning light on

front discs very badly lipped and corroded

n/s/r brakes pads and discs heat damaged

Pass 18 May 2011 114,436 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 102,583 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 89,505 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 78,798 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 69,033 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 56,621 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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WX51 FDD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WX51 FDD, 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 WX51 FDD registered?

WX51 FDD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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