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FX51 DMJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,744 mi
Last recorded85,744 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 DMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 85,744 miles

Front brake pipes corroded (to/from brake flexi hoses)

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

Nearside Rear light unit side light/stop light has water inside it

Nearside Rear side light/stop light slightly dim when on

Rear brake pipes corroded (both sides)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 84,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 84,414 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested both fronts due to incorrect bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,982 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 78,772 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 75,174 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,972 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,899 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 63,899 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,238 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 54,238 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 48,613 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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

esp fault light on.

Fail 18 Apr 2012 48,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

esp fault light on.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,890 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,044 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,627 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,885 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,911 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 16,204 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 13,155 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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FX51 DMJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX51 DMJ, 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 FX51 DMJ registered?

FX51 DMJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FX51 DMJ safe to buy?

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