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AE51 CGO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,505 mi
Last recorded87,505 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 CGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 87,505 miles

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

Pass 21 Oct 2009 85,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 85,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 83,901 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 81,075 miles

nsf wiper coming apart.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2006 79,003 miles

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)

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 CGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AE51 CGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE51 CGO?

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What year was AE51 CGO registered?

AE51 CGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is AE51 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 CGO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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