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FJ51 EBX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,480 mi
Last recorded104,480 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 EBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 104,480 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 104,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 95,963 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 95,962 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 82,453 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join/sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage to nearside & offside sill area's

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall is perishing

oil residue engine area

Fail 29 Apr 2019 82,431 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join/sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage to nearside & offside sill area's

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall is perishing

oil residue engine area

Pass 30 Jan 2018 80,552 miles

nearside & offside outer sills are damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2017 77,756 miles

chips in the windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2016 74,409 miles

chips in the windscreen

nearside front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner & outer edges

offside front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2015 71,340 miles

chips in the windscreen

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

offside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Fail 26 Jan 2015 71,340 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

chips in the windscreen

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

offside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 21 Jan 2014 68,965 miles

chip in the windscreen

Fail 18 Jan 2014 68,964 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

chip in the windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2013 67,396 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 67,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 65,875 miles

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

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

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

chips in the windscreen

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 62,635 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 54,186 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 51,315 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,766 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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FJ51 EBX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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