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HJ51 VLO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,426 mi
Last recorded92,426 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 VLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 92,426 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 86,370 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 77,423 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2015 71,592 miles

drivers door slightly stiff to open from outside

Pass 3 Oct 2014 68,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,759 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 65,759 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2012 61,353 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light staying on

Fail 31 Aug 2010 51,623 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,623 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,155 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 47,155 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,972 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,460 miles

both front tyres getting close to limit of 1.6mm

Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,961 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 26,516 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 26,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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 VLO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VLO, 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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HJ51 VLO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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