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EO51 TXK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,135 mi
Last recorded75,135 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 TXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 75,135 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 75,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,465 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 70,465 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,239 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 63,239 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 90,036 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 89,907 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 89,907 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 68,917 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 58,871 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)

both rear tyre's tread stepping

middle exhaust bracket snaped (but not insecure)

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 TXK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EO51 TXK, 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 TXK registered?

EO51 TXK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is EO51 TXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 TXK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO51 TXK have outstanding finance?

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