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HG51 DXU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,462 mi
Last recorded116,462 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 DXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 116,462 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens faulty (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 113,672 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 111,460 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 105,633 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 105,633 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 97,546 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 91,028 miles

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

exhaust rusty

os outer door handle needs attention

Fail 18 May 2017 91,028 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust rusty

os outer door handle needs attention

Pass 19 May 2016 79,637 miles

Drivers door has intermittant opening fault

Fail 17 May 2016 79,627 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Drivers door has intermittant opening fault

Pass 8 May 2015 69,954 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 66,367 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

drivers door exterior handle sticking

offside rear tyre perishing

offside registration plate lamp, lens broken

Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,399 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 61,397 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

bonnet catch broken

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,510 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2011 57,144 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 57,144 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,231 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,850 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,322 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,108 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,424 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 36,423 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

rear brakes slightly binding

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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HG51 DXU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HG51 DXU, 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 HG51 DXU registered?

HG51 DXU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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The MOT history for HG51 DXU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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