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GX51 AEJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,960 mi
Last recorded103,960 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 AEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 103,960 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 95,259 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 95,259 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 92,587 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

both front brake hoses starting to perish.

centre exhaust mount bracket broken.

handbrake cables feel knotchy.

very slight free play in both front anti roll bar D bushes.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 92,587 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

EML on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

both front brake hoses starting to perish.

centre exhaust mount bracket broken.

handbrake cables feel knotchy.

very slight free play in both front anti roll bar D bushes.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 86,435 miles

centre stop light has been taped

rear no plate delaminated

when ignition on and indicator stalk down/up indicators don't stay on

Pass 27 Jan 2015 78,815 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 78,815 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

coolant close to minimum.

rear brake pads look low.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 70,981 miles

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

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

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

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

reverse light intermittant

Fail 30 Jan 2014 70,981 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

reverse light intermittant

Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,921 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,049 miles

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

offside door mirror cover loose

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,251 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 47,251 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 39,403 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,085 miles

front brake pad material near side and offside less than 2/3rds worn (recommend replaced in near future)

near side and offside front tyres worn inner edges

offside front suspension lower wishbone rear void bush bonding starting to seperate

rear brake pad material near side and offside low will require replacing in near future

rear near side and offside tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Jan 2008 24,572 miles

small cracks appearing in rear tyres

Pass 3 Feb 2007 20,175 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 20,175 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 17,186 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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GX51 AEJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GX51 AEJ, 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 GX51 AEJ registered?

GX51 AEJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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