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MB51 HAZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,575 mi
Last recorded93,575 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB51 HAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 93,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,971 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 88,697 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 88,688 miles

Emissions not tested cannot hold engine speed steady. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 84,979 miles

Engine management light indicate fault

Pass 19 Oct 2017 80,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape

slightly corroded on end of the lower sill

Fail 13 Jun 2017 80,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake application uneven o/s low (3.7.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 76,901 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,527 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Nearside rear passenger seat belt buckle damaged but still operates as intended

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres cracking up slightly

Fail 29 Jul 2014 71,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres cracking up slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2013 69,100 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,965 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,464 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,098 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 59,098 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,205 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 55,205 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 50,640 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 50,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 44,815 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 41,218 miles

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

n/s rear brake pads are very low

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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MB51 HAZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MB51 HAZ, 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 MB51 HAZ registered?

MB51 HAZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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