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EU51 HTN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,546 mi
Last recorded59,546 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 HTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 59,546 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 56,420 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2022 55,999 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front top mounts and bearing,slight play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 55,051 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 205/55r16 ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,520 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 53,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 53,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 50,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned both (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 49,405 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre,cut along the thread pattern,205/55r16

Pass 22 Nov 2016 47,929 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,170 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Indicator exterior case broken

Rear Reverse lamp not working

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 42,017 miles

low engine oil level

no reverse light

Fail 26 Aug 2014 42,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

low engine oil level

no reverse light

Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,126 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 36,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,887 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,942 miles

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

Fail 25 Aug 2011 33,942 miles

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 30,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,643 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,416 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,963 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,824 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,442 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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EU51 HTN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EU51 HTN, 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 EU51 HTN registered?

EU51 HTN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EU51 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 HTN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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