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WX51 SVT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,079 mi
Last recorded107,079 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 SVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 107,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 107,079 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 97,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 96,058 miles

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)

Slight play offside steering arm

offside rear tyre on limit, nearside rear tyre getting low. advise replacing

service light on

Fail 8 Dec 2014 96,056 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bad oil leak requires further investigation

offside rear tyre on limit, nearside rear tyre getting low. advise replacing

service light on

Pass 21 Dec 2013 90,573 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 90,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 84,919 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 84,919 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 78,212 miles

Service light on

Traction light on

Fail 5 Dec 2011 78,209 miles

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

Service light on

Traction light on

Pass 3 Dec 2010 71,740 miles

rear brake discs worn and corroded. rear brake pads worn. advise replacing soon

Pass 1 Dec 2009 64,565 miles

ESP light on

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 64,565 miles

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

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

ESP light on

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

Offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,979 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,800 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 44,377 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 SVT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WX51 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

WX51 SVT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is WX51 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX51 SVT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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