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EY51 JKJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,088 mi
Last recorded88,088 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 JKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 88,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 88,030 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear wishbone bush cracked excessively (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2024 81,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 77,613 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 77,612 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side partly in contact with pads. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 75,967 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi pipe ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi pipe ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 75,775 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 75,000 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 75,000 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 flasher bulbs white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both top mounts excessive freeplay (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected broken lens lamp (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 73,730 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 73,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 72,897 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,258 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,946 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,509 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,864 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,094 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 59,823 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,056 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

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 registration plate slightly deteriated

Pass 24 Aug 2009 53,567 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 46,052 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 46,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY

Pass 21 Aug 2007 38,828 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,789 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 26,609 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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EY51 JKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 JKJ, 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 EY51 JKJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for EY51 JKJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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