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EJ51 YYO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

176,502 mi
Last recorded176,502 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 176,502 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre deterioted

offside front tyre deterioted

Pass 2 Oct 2012 166,839 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 155,812 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 142,782 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 127,779 miles

front undershield in-secure

Fail 6 Oct 2008 111,647 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 111,647 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 94,379 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 75,186 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 55,852 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 YYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ51 YYO registered?

EJ51 YYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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