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AE51 CCV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,806 mi
Last recorded115,806 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 CCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 115,806 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight leak on gearbox

Pass 31 Jul 2018 111,036 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 111,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror ()

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 105,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 98,915 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 98,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 95,248 miles

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

O/S Rear Tyre Starting to show sings of becoming perished.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 95,248 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S Rear Tyre Starting to show sings of becoming perished.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,876 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 82,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,974 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 69,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,750 miles

Exhaust centre pipe hanging bracket slightly deteriorated.

N/s/f tyre 4mm.

O/s wiper blade split.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 58,259 miles

Offside front indicator lens missing.

Offside mirror glass slightly damaged.

Offside wiper split.

Traction control light on.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,575 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,234 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,441 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 41,101 miles

all brake disc rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,825 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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AE51 CCV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AE51 CCV, 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 AE51 CCV registered?

AE51 CCV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AE51 CCV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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