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EO51 CHD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

175,850 mi
Last recorded175,850 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 CHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 175,850 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 175,850 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 174,434 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 168,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 161,162 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 161,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 155,248 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 151,032 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 151,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 143,033 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 136,421 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 128,989 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 120,642 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 112,906 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 103,771 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 94,348 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,072 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,326 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 70,185 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 64,123 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,320 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE MOUNTING RATTLES

Pass 3 Mar 2007 56,063 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EO51 CHD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EO51 CHD, 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 EO51 CHD registered?

EO51 CHD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EO51 CHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 CHD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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