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DA51 BUG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,782 mi
Last recorded105,782 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 105,782 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers impede parts of inspection

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

Front suspension top mounts slight play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Various suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 104,045 miles

All brake discs corroding

All suspension coil springs corroding

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Various rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 24 Oct 2023 102,127 miles

All suspension coil springs corroding

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front fog light not working

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

Various rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 1 Nov 2022 100,132 miles

Centre exhaust mount detached but still supporting exhaust.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Various rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 26 Oct 2021 98,172 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroding.

Various rear brake pipes corroding.

Fail 26 Oct 2021 98,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre showing signs of being run flat. Advise further inspection.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroding.

Various rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 2 Nov 2020 96,495 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroding.

Rear of nearside rear front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 1 Nov 2019 95,570 miles

Both outer sill panels are damaged.

Both rear suspension coil springs are corroded.

Movement in both front suspension strut top mountings.

Pass 1 Nov 2018 94,114 miles

Both rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Both rear coil springs corroding

Centre exhaust section support bracket cracked

Cover impede parts of the inspection

Engine oil weeping

Pass 30 Oct 2017 91,369 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust centre section support bracket cracked.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroding.

Fail 30 Oct 2017 91,369 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust centre section support bracket cracked.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroding.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,438 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 84,534 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 84,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,155 miles

Windscreen chipped.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Nov 2013 80,772 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 79,441 miles

N/S/F inner cv grease slightly leak

Slight play on both front anti roll bar inner bushes

Windscreen is chipped

gearbox oil started to leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 77,801 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in front anti-roll bar to subframe bushes.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 74,170 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 74,169 miles

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

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

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

Engine warning light on.

Exhaust carbon monoxide emissions only just met specified limit.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 66,928 miles

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

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

Offside front and nearside front tyres getting low on inner edges.

Offside front fog lamp not working.

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 61,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,594 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 56,260 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 49,137 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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DA51 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA51 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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DA51 BUG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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