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MJ51 BUV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,430 mi
Last recorded102,430 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 BUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 102,430 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 100,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 99,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 99,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 97,366 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 96,021 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 94,333 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 90,958 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 87,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 84,479 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Mar 2017 84,479 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Nov 2015 83,088 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 81,492 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 2 Dec 2014 81,492 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 8 Jan 2014 78,556 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS ARE WORN

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 20 Dec 2013 78,486 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS ARE WORN

N/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 11 Dec 2012 73,571 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

front and rear suspension bushes worn.

wear in front suspension ball joints

wear inner rack joints

Pass 11 Dec 2012 73,571 miles

front and rear suspension bushes worn.

wear in front suspension ball joints

wear inner rack joints

Pass 25 Nov 2011 66,136 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS ARE DAMAGED

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WEARING ON INNER EDGES

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

CUTS TO INNER SIDE WALL OF THE N/S/F TYRE

SLIHT PLAY IN N/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

WIPERS ARE ARE STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 26 Oct 2010 58,668 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,686 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,477 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 42,476 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside wiper arm broken

Slight binding at offside rear brake

Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,444 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 35,444 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,994 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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MJ51 BUV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MJ51 BUV, 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 MJ51 BUV registered?

MJ51 BUV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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