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GX51 FNG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

141,503 mi
Last recorded141,503 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 FNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 141,503 miles

Exhaust has slight leak

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 129,561 miles

Exhaust System Corroded In Places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 120,739 miles

185/60R15

Nearside Front SPOT LIGHT LOOSE

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front HAS HAD A STRING REPAIR

Fail 8 Apr 2024 120,737 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits CO REPORT BELOW (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE AND REAR JOINTS (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken TOP (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

185/60R15

Nearside Front SPOT LIGHT LOOSE

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front HAS HAD A STRING REPAIR

Pass 8 Apr 2023 107,137 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wheel has been welded

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

both front anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

both front headlights slightly deteriorated

brake pad warning light on

coolant level low

rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Fail 6 Apr 2023 106,974 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner side (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

both front headlights slightly deteriorated

brake pad warning light on

coolant level low

rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2022 100,577 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 100,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 97,339 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 93,045 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 93,038 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 78,448 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 78,446 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 76,303 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,275 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge & close to wear bars

Pass 4 Nov 2016 66,475 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 59,833 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

RBT parking brake13% service brake59%

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

oil leak to gearbox/diff area n/s drive shaft

Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,402 miles

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

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

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,031 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 58,031 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,990 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,252 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 52,658 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 52,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,655 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,579 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,900 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 44,350 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 44,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FNG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GX51 FNG, 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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GX51 FNG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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