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AF51 ZCJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,369 mi
Last recorded113,369 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 ZCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 113,369 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 113,368 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 111,710 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 111,709 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 108,755 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 108,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 105,491 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 105,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 101,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 94,661 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 94,661 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 89,096 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 84,330 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 79,533 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 69,845 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 62,945 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 51,711 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 44,992 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,282 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 37,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Impact damage to both outer sills

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

Slight sidewall damage to N/S/R

Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,466 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 ZCJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

AF51 ZCJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AF51 ZCJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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