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BJ51 GFU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,657 mi
Last recorded102,657 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 GFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 102,657 miles

both front headlamps weathered

nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2019 102,657 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front headlamps weathered

nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 99,398 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 99,278 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 93,482 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 86,280 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2016 78,459 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,963 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 73,962 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 72,124 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 72,123 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,002 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,874 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 64,083 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2010 56,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust support bracket starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,825 miles

centre exhaust support bracket starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Mar 2009 50,666 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,407 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,510 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,981 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 29,247 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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BJ51 GFU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BJ51 GFU, 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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BJ51 GFU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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