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EJ51 WSK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,484 mi
Last recorded71,484 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,484 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 71,484 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 69,581 miles

engine management light on

Fail 14 Oct 2017 69,581 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Oct 2016 66,931 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 63,885 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 60,941 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 60,941 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 56,916 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 56,916 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,447 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 46,158 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 40,086 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 40,086 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,857 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 32,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 27,005 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 27,005 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,138 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,820 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 12,008 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 WSK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ51 WSK, 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 WSK registered?

EJ51 WSK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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