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EJ51 FFA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,556 mi
Last recorded86,556 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 FFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 86,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (205/5516) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 83,576 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 82,050 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 82,050 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,039 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 66,440 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,321 miles

Slight damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2013 51,835 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,118 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,702 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,097 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,663 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,901 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 33,838 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,838 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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EJ51 FFA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EJ51 FFA, 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 EJ51 FFA registered?

EJ51 FFA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is EJ51 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ51 FFA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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