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EU51 TGX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,940 mi
Last recorded143,940 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 TGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 143,940 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 143,940 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. (10.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 138,011 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 138,011 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Front Road wheel fixing missing BOTH SIDE (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH SIDE (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 131,267 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 125,695 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 118,860 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 112,089 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 103,290 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 103,080 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 103,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,524 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 89,069 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 89,069 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 91,398 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 72,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 65,419 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,756 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,419 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 TGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TGX, 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 EU51 TGX registered?

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

Is EU51 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 TGX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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