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EK51 PSO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

63,574 mi
Last recorded63,574 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 PSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 63,574 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 63,573 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke HC and Lambda reading does not meet requirements (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 60,651 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 60,651 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 57,619 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 57,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 55,421 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 54,338 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 52,763 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 51,686 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 51,686 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH FRONT SPLIT AT OUTER EDGE OF TREAD BASE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 50,710 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 50,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 49,684 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,775 miles

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

engine light on dash

Pass 23 Nov 2015 48,151 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Nov 2014 47,386 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 19 Nov 2014 47,331 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,218 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 11 Nov 2013 46,211 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine managment light on

Pass 12 Nov 2012 44,826 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,285 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 40,990 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 38,302 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 38,302 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 37,136 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,735 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 34,735 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,750 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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EK51 PSO 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 EK51 PSO, 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 EK51 PSO registered?

EK51 PSO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is EK51 PSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 PSO shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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