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EO51 CHH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,043 mi
Last recorded129,043 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 CHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 129,043 miles

slight engine misfire!

power steering pump damp

rust patches in various places

EML on!

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 119,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

aims slightly faded

power steering pump damp

slight engine misfire and slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 20 Jan 2022 111,529 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

eml lamp on

Pass 11 Jan 2021 105,396 miles

eml light on

Fail 11 Jan 2021 105,396 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

eml light on

Pass 11 Jul 2019 96,798 miles

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2018 90,627 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 90,616 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 83,528 miles

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

Nearside Front hub cap insecure

stability light cam on during test

Fail 6 Jul 2017 83,516 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front hub cap insecure

stability light cam on during test

Pass 17 Jun 2016 75,244 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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin tapered very close to discs edge (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2014 61,037 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust

Corrosion on fuel tank straps

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Travel on footbrake

Pass 21 Jun 2014 61,037 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust

Corrosion on fuel tank straps

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Travel on footbrake

Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,267 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,537 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 44,856 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,856 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,977 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,994 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,510 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 27,510 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,866 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

silvering coming off blind spot mirrors

Pass 11 Oct 2005 19,429 miles

both door mirrors have deteriorating blind spot mirrors attatched

front brake pads getting low

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 CHH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CHH, 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 EO51 CHH registered?

EO51 CHH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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