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HJ51 YJT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,327 mi
Last recorded130,327 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 YJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 130,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 126,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 126,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 121,356 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 118,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 113,398 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 111,192 miles

Nearside Rear Spare wheel fitted

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 106,623 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 106,623 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 98,417 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 89,953 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 89,953 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,613 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 69,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,881 miles

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 tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,000 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,769 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

chunck out nsr in ner side wall

Pass 22 Feb 2010 21,077 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 10,974 miles

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

front tyres wearing unevenly - tracking

Pass 20 Feb 2008 941 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 902 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 843 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 637 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 YJT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJT, 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 YJT registered?

HJ51 YJT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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