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BP51 UCN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,572 mi
Last recorded134,572 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 UCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 134,572 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 129,452 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 126,270 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 126,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 121,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 121,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 116,801 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 116,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 110,755 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 105,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 105,158 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 99,220 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 99,143 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 93,641 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 88,356 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 82,904 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 81,696 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 81,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 76,841 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 69,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 31 Oct 2007 56,389 miles

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

child seat in rear seat belt not disterbed child seat requires checking for security before use

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2007 56,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

child seat in rear seat belt not disterbed child seat requires checking for security before use

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,927 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 50,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system centre mounting bracket corroded/broken

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2005 35,891 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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BP51 UCN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BP51 UCN, 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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BP51 UCN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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