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CJ51 BUG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,182 mi
Last recorded27,182 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ51 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 27,182 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 27,033 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 26,082 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 26,082 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 24,946 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 24,946 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 24,885 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 24,706 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 24,493 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 23,126 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 20,780 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 19,227 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 18,473 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 18,014 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 17,744 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 17,294 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,501 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,102 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,789 miles

both front and rear tyres slightly cracking on tread outer sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,888 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 13,340 miles

Dent in nearside outer sill.

Hand controls fitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 12,968 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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CJ51 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CJ51 BUG, 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 CJ51 BUG registered?

CJ51 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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The MOT history for CJ51 BUG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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