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HV51 XDT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,331 mi
Last recorded126,331 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 XDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 126,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 126,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 123,353 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

child seat fitted n/s/r

reverse light inop

Fail 8 Mar 2019 123,353 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

reverse light inop

Pass 26 Feb 2018 121,539 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 121,529 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font both (6.3.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 115,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 109,447 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear advise clean and regrease (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres on limits

Fail 31 Mar 2016 109,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear advise clean and regrease (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres on limits

Pass 3 Jul 2015 108,690 miles

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

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 10 Jun 2014 103,457 miles

all tyres becoming perished

both rear tyres becoming worn

engine managment light on

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,969 miles

Nearside registration plate lamp lense missing

rear coil springs starting to become corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 95,966 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside registration plate lamp lense missing

rear coil springs starting to become corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 86,943 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 86,943 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 77,390 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 77,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,818 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 68,254 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 66,316 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 66,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 58,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 50,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 41,068 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges & both rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly

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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HV51 XDT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HV51 XDT, 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 HV51 XDT registered?

HV51 XDT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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