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DX51 EZH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

141,443 mi
Last recorded141,443 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 EZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 141,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tank strap rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2025 141,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tank strap rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2024 134,906 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose strap rusty (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 134,906 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) arm into rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose strap rusty (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 129,831 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake back plate missing - Others corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2023 129,831 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake back plate missing - Others corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 126,254 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 126,253 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 122,641 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 120,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre and nearside rear pipes corrodid (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 116,748 miles

Corrosion offside rear sill

Engine warning light on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2019 116,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion offside rear sill

Engine warning light on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 112,451 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion offside rear outer sill not excessive

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2018 112,444 miles

Emissions not tested Engine warning light on and exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion offside rear outer sill not excessive

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 108,073 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 103,520 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 96,362 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 90,212 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 90,209 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 84,042 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 84,039 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 76,973 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 70,614 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 64,880 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,316 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,298 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,681 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,570 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Number Plate Cracked

Fail 25 Oct 2006 36,570 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Number Plate Cracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 29,901 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevanly

Both sill's damaged

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear wheel arch scuffed

Offside front & offside rear tyre walls perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Slight brake binding found on offside rear brake

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2005 29,901 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Both front & offside rear tyre outer walls perished

Both rear tyres worn unevanly

Both sill's damaged

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear wheel arch scuffed

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Slight brake binding found on offside brake

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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DX51 EZH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 DX51 EZH, 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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DX51 EZH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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