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AE51 YHW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015
Pass 7 Apr 2014 141,317 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)

adv on light crackes in both rear tyres

Fail 26 Mar 2014 140,623 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

adv on light crackes in both rear tyres

Pass 22 Mar 2013 120,326 miles

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

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)

adv on both front wipers worn and slight smear

Pass 23 Mar 2012 102,783 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 80,229 miles

brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2010 80,142 miles

air bag light on

Pass 14 Oct 2009 73,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,095 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 65,095 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 59,305 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,852 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2005 32,744 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 32,744 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 YHW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YHW, 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 YHW registered?

AE51 YHW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is AE51 YHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 YHW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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