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MF51 YTJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,882 mi
Last recorded109,882 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 YTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 109,882 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 101,398 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 94,155 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 89,633 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 89,390 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,737 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,312 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 85,391 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 82,320 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 76,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 66,648 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 54,748 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 54,748 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 42,797 miles

front tyres on 3.0mm

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,966 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,567 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 27,644 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 27,644 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 22,276 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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MF51 YTJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MF51 YTJ, 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 MF51 YTJ registered?

MF51 YTJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is MF51 YTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 YTJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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