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AE51 VTL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,557 mi
Last recorded95,557 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 95,557 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 95,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 87,783 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 80,831 miles

nsf headlight lens held in by tape but still secure

Fail 11 Aug 2010 70,228 miles

N/S/R W/BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY WHEN ROTATED.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 70,228 miles

N/S/R W/BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY WHEN ROTATED.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,639 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 55,309 miles

o/s/r binding slightley rear brake pads low n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking both front tyres 2mm

Fail 26 Nov 2008 55,309 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r binding slightley rear brake pads low n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking both front tyres 2mm

Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,204 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 43,267 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 38,499 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 VTL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTL, 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

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What year was AE51 VTL registered?

AE51 VTL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is AE51 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 VTL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE51 VTL have outstanding finance?

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