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AF51 CCX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,642 mi
Last recorded100,642 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 CCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 100,642 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 100,741 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 100,739 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 90,233 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,881 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,701 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 71,701 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,098 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 65,092 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 59,708 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 53,571 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 53,565 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 46,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 8 Nov 2006 34,697 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 28,475 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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AF51 CCX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF51 CCX, 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 AF51 CCX registered?

AF51 CCX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is AF51 CCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 CCX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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