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HX51 TGZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,568 mi
Last recorded71,568 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 TGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 71,568 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 71,080 miles

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

NS number plate light lens damaged, but functional

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 71,079 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

NS number plate light lens damaged, but functional

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 70,327 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 62,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre low tread wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 62,591 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre low tread wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 55,625 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 52,803 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 50,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 50,130 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 48,163 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 46,260 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,281 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,680 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,638 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,309 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,849 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 TGZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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