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HG51 XZR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,875 mi
Last recorded122,875 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 XZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 122,875 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 122,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 117,089 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 115,301 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs badly corroded on inner face But pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 R18 92W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 115,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs badly corroded on inner face But pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 R18 92W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 108,984 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 108,984 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 98,998 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

coolant leak possibly from water pump

Fail 4 Feb 2021 98,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

coolant leak possibly from water pump

Pass 5 Feb 2020 97,068 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Feb 2020 97,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 93,577 miles

Both rear tyres tread getting low

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

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2018 91,412 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 91,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 87,206 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 81,484 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 77,963 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 72,839 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Aug 2011 55,329 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,137 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,286 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,562 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,174 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 25,492 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 19,609 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 XZR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XZR, 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 XZR registered?

HG51 XZR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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