MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
EML illuminated
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
brake discs surface corroded all-round
n/s outer sill dented
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and low on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and low on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust centre mounting welds broken
front number plate broken
fr plate cracked
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both wiperblades split at ends
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
MJ51 BUE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 MJ51 BUE, 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
How do I check the history of MJ51 BUE?
You can check the full history of MJ51 BUE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was MJ51 BUE registered?
MJ51 BUE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 2001.
Is MJ51 BUE safe to buy?
The MOT history for MJ51 BUE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MJ51 BUE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MJ51 BUE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.