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FJ51 BUE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,805 mi
Last recorded74,805 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 BUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 74,805 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Corrected on test (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 72,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb replaced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Corrected on test (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 72,136 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 71,656 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 71,656 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,149 miles

Brake pipes slight pitted under coating

Left hand sill acc damaged

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

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

Right hand front sill acc damaged

Right hand rear tyre slight worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2017 71,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipes slight pitted under coating

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front tyres wearing on outer edges att adviced

Left hand sill acc damaged

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

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

Right hand front sill acc damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,238 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 63,086 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 60,507 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 58,462 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,439 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 58,437 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,029 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 48,920 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,920 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,997 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 37,546 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp on.

cat componants braking up / rattle/.

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge.

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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FJ51 BUE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FJ51 BUE, 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 FJ51 BUE registered?

FJ51 BUE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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