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HJ51 AGZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,740 mi
Last recorded45,740 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 AGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 45,740 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 45,517 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine lamp on dash illuminated

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount has slight lift.

Offside Front Upper suspension mount has slight lift.

Fail 1 Apr 2023 45,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine lamp on dash illuminated

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount has slight lift.

Offside Front Upper suspension mount has slight lift.

Pass 1 Mar 2022 45,481 miles

Engine lamp on dash iluminated.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 43,979 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 43,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 41,404 miles

all four tyres cracking on outer edge

nearside front headlight deteriorating

offside front headlight deteriorating

offside front wiper has split end

Pass 9 Aug 2018 37,994 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 37,994 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 37,928 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 37,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,099 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,414 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 33,468 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 31,714 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,613 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,778 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,985 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,287 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 20,080 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,761 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 13,830 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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HJ51 AGZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HJ51 AGZ, 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 HJ51 AGZ registered?

HJ51 AGZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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