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HJ51 WFB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,445 mi
Last recorded96,445 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 WFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 96,445 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 89,748 miles

Rear tyres perished and cracked but not exposing cords or canvas

Pass 12 Jun 2017 82,580 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres perished but not yet dangerous 225/45/17

Fail 31 Oct 2016 82,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the side wall

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,797 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Rear both tyres have deep cuts

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres perishing 225/45 R17 W 2010

both front wipers starting to judder o/s 21" spoiler/curved - n/s 21" curved

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,576 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,177 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 54,647 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake pads very low

Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,084 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 48,084 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,119 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 43,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,584 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,089 miles

front tyres 1.6-2mm, advise replacement

Pass 23 Sep 2006 23,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WFB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WFB, 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 WFB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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