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HG51 WCJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,150 mi
Last recorded139,150 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 139,150 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 139,140 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Catalytic converter rattling

Engine light on

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 137,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 137,003 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 129,323 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 129,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill end (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill end (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 122,462 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 120,630 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 116,801 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 111,726 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 106,078 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 101,089 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 94,668 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 87,299 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 81,653 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 73,858 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 69,448 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 63,301 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 53,076 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 May 2009 53,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,551 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,715 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 25,261 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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HG51 WCJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WCJ, 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 WCJ registered?

HG51 WCJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is HG51 WCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 WCJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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