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HG51 XEO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

81,767 mi
Last recorded81,767 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 XEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 81,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 81,760 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 81,758 miles

Central Lower Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 80,822 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve joint due to clamps having rusted through. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 80,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve joint due to clamps having rusted through. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 79,134 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Slight corrosion to rear suspension components, mounting areas and sills

Pass 23 Nov 2021 76,938 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 76,917 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 75,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly on inner edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly on inner edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 73,657 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 71,645 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 68,840 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 65,824 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 65,804 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 62,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 59,461 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,060 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,254 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,029 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 48,029 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 43,591 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,424 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,980 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,377 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

wipers starting to smear

Fail 12 Nov 2007 30,377 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

wipers starting to smear

Pass 10 Nov 2006 24,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 19,303 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 XEO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XEO, 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 XEO registered?

HG51 XEO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is HG51 XEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 XEO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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