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FJ51 UTO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

109,818 mi
Last recorded109,818 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 UTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 109,818 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 105,370 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive it looks from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 100,976 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 95,385 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 89,673 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 83,765 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 77,421 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,160 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 65,069 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 59,648 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,045 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,730 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,548 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 43,486 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,804 miles

front tyres starting to crack on edge

Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,088 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,691 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,236 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 UTO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UTO, 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 FJ51 UTO registered?

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

Is FJ51 UTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 UTO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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