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EJ51 WSV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

141,985 mi
Last recorded141,985 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 WSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 141,985 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 141,977 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 138,666 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 138,662 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 136,868 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both lens cloudy dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 135,582 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Support bracket has come away from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lens dull effect.(frosty ) (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 135,582 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Support bracket has come away from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lens dull effect.(frosty ) (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 133,586 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lens cloudy effect (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 20 Oct 2021 133,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lens cloudy effect (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 20 Oct 2020 131,099 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens cloudy effect (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 128,582 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 124,517 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 124,517 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 119,507 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 119,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Scored (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 111,173 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 10,275 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 10,275 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,847 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 88,803 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 78,183 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 78,183 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 68,260 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 58,137 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,092 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,950 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 41,590 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,590 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,270 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 WSV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WSV, 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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EJ51 WSV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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