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AE51 CFK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,487 mi
Last recorded112,487 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 CFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 112,487 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 108,804 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 106,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2018 106,213 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 101,476 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 99,572 miles

both rear tyres are age cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2015 94,333 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,333 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 87,762 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 83,130 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 83,127 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 80,008 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 75,314 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,622 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 73,622 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,440 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 60,866 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2007 56,490 miles

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

both front and rear brake discs are worn

Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,942 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 40,429 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 CFK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc 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 AE51 CFK, 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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AE51 CFK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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