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HX51 KZZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,153 mi
Last recorded134,153 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 KZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 134,153 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2026 134,153 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 130,827 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 127,802 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 127,745 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 124,588 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all have discolouration where car has not been used (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills have been painted and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 124,541 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all have discolouration where car has not been used (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 113,353 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 113,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light reset and has not come back on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp lenses polished (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 112,483 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 103,506 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 103,499 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 100,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 96,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre damaged sidewall

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 96,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre damaged sidewall

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 88,507 miles

EML light on

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

body damage n side lower sill

Pass 21 Feb 2015 82,751 miles

EWL on

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 77,018 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,018 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 72,255 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2013 72,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,187 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)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 67,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

nearside head lamp aim on tolerance limit

Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,174 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,547 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 54,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,633 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,854 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,695 miles

Centre section of exhaust detatched from mount but exhaust still secure.

Front and rear brake discs lightly coroded around edges.

Front brake pads worn to approx 5mm-replace within next 5-6000 miles.

Nearside rear brake pads worn to approx 3mm-replace within next 4-6000 miles.

Nearside rear road wheel binding on very slightly-no action required.

Slight trace of gearbox oil leak.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear registration plate delaminating

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 KZZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KZZ, 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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HX51 KZZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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