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EY51 WTL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,030 mi
Last recorded119,030 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 WTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 119,030 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 117,271 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2021 116,590 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

centre exhaust join corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 114,595 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perished bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 114,581 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated. No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated. No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 113,637 miles

Exhaust centre bracket corroded and detatched

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

Nearside Front Headlamp pattern faint but visible

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Gearbox weeping oil from Differential seal

Offside Front headlamp pattern faint but visible

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release button worn and lose in handle (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 113,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated) No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated) No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust centre bracket corroded and detatched

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Gearbox weeping oil from Differential seal

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release button worn and lose in handle (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 112,087 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 110,141 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 110,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,752 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 105,694 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 105,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 103,006 miles

Engine light on at time of test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 103,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine light on at time of test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 99,187 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 99,184 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 93,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear brake pipe by caliper damaged

sat nav removed from swept area

Pass 31 Aug 2011 89,627 miles

both front tyres worn to 2.3 mm and worn on inner edges

nail in n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 8 Sep 2010 80,745 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 70,702 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,764 miles

Front wipers smearing screen.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,525 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,240 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 WTL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WTL, 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 WTL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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