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EY51 ENE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,107 mi
Last recorded114,107 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 ENE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 114,107 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 112,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 112,935 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 109,590 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 108,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 108,103 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 107,409 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 105,102 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 102,604 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 100,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at sleeve, sleeve clamp broken (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both, JUST PASS (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

SEVERE play offside rack joint

Fail 28 Jul 2017 100,007 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush, centre bonding (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at sleeve, sleeve clamp broken (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both, JUST PASS (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

SEVERE play offside rack joint

Pass 6 Jun 2016 89,135 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 82,029 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)

all 4 brakes slightly binding

Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,777 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SERVICE WARNING LAMP FLASHING WHEN ENGINE FIRST STARTED UP ?

Pass 15 Jun 2013 65,948 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 59,611 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON

EXHAUST MIDDLE BRACKET BROKEN

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,611 miles

EXHAUST MIDDLE BRACKET BROKEN

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,695 miles

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

airbag warning light on indicating a fault

offside rear tyre losing shape

Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,554 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 36,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,853 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 26,970 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 17,736 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,350 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 16,350 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EY51 ENE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY51 ENE, 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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EY51 ENE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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