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HX51 FEH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

87,758 mi
Last recorded87,758 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 FEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 87,758 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 87,361 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,679 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 79,152 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 77,180 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 77,180 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 68,943 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 59,801 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 52,950 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 47,881 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 43,341 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,042 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2014 30,218 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 24,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,324 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,046 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 15,791 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 14,456 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 13,005 miles

both sills damaged slightly

n/s/f tyre cracking around tread

n/s/r tyre crazing

o/s/f tyre nearing limit and cracking around tread

o/s/r tyre cracking around tread

Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,165 miles

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

small cuts in rear tyre treads.

small dents in front sills.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 9,674 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 8,474 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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HX51 FEH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 HX51 FEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX51 FEH registered?

HX51 FEH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is HX51 FEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX51 FEH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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