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AV51 JZX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

185,821 mi
Last recorded185,821 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 JZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 185,821 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear metal mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both nearside and offside perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre piece of metal in tread ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 185,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper bush mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper bush mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on omm (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear metal mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both nearside and offside perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre piece of metal in tread ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 173,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust hanger snapped

eml on

front number plate cracked

n/s body damage

Fail 11 Sep 2017 173,467 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust hanger snapped

eml on

front number plate cracked

n/s body damage

Pass 10 Sep 2016 154,709 miles

EML illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 154,649 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 140,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wall cut / cords but less than 25 mm

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2014 123,576 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on tread shoulders

EML displayed on instrument panel

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 123,576 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on tread shoulders

EML displayed on instrument panel

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 108,409 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 108,409 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 104,704 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 104,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 96,374 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 96,374 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 93,688 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 93,638 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 91,132 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 88,425 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 79,211 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 67,506 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 67,506 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front no plate cracked

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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AV51 JZX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV51 JZX, 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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AV51 JZX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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