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HG51 JXN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,403 mi
Last recorded141,403 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 JXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 141,403 miles

Nearside Front Upper lift in strut mounting

Pass 16 Sep 2019 137,615 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 131,414 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 126,286 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 120,219 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 120,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 114,358 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2014 109,485 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 102,125 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 98,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

e/m/l light on

Pass 17 Sep 2011 94,917 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear brakes slightly binding

n/s/f sidelight dimb

o/s inner c.v. boot

some test items hidden by covers

Fail 17 Sep 2011 94,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear brakes slightly binding

n/s/f sidelight dimb

o/s inner c.v. boot

o/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre badly cracking

some test items hidden by covers

Pass 21 Sep 2010 90,883 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,348 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 71,290 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

spare tyre fitted to car

Pass 4 Apr 2007 62,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 58,528 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)

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 JXN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JXN, 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 JXN registered?

HG51 JXN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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