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EF51 FEE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,277 mi
Last recorded54,277 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 FEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 54,277 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded/holed OSF sill crushed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

general corrosion - underside

seat belt lamp not illuminating

Pass 18 Aug 2025 51,737 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR and OSF corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded/holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust sleeve corroded - no leaks

Pass 19 Aug 2024 48,376 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also including front shock absorbers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear trailing arm and shock absorbers corrosion

steering wheel cover removed prior to test

Pass 12 Sep 2023 45,732 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears - starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2023 45,731 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears - starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2022 43,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak gear box

some travel in foot brake

Fail 16 Aug 2022 43,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak gear box

some travel in foot brake

Pass 20 Aug 2021 40,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stating to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak gear box area

travel in foot brake

Fail 19 Aug 2021 40,717 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stating to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak gear box area

travel in foot brake

Pass 4 Sep 2020 39,218 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 38,989 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 38,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills at rear wheel arch covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

general suspension corrosion

offside front brake dust shield corroded and rubbing discs not able to fully check wheel bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2017 38,091 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust condition

exhaust heat shield loose

general suspension corrosion

middle exhaust mount defective

Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,391 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

general suspension corrosion

middle exhaust mount defective

Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,554 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 34,357 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 33,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting broken (still supporting exhaust).

Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,800 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 28,800 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,168 miles

Centre exhaust support bracket broken.(exhaust still supported.)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 24,030 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 22,516 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,144 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 18,661 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,431 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 13,644 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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EF51 FEE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF51 FEE, 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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EF51 FEE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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