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ML51 EOT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,238 mi
Last recorded100,238 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 EOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 100,238 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing section (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 100,224 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing section (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 88,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 79,377 miles

offside handbrake cable/caliper lever sticking

Fail 28 Apr 2018 79,377 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at central joiner [clamp broken] (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside handbrake cable/caliper lever sticking

Pass 8 May 2017 72,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged braided hose to calliper has been nipped slightly (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 72,277 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear most bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear most bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged braided hose to calliper has been nipped slightly (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D'bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre balding on inner edge. tread approx. 4mm

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre balding on inner edge. tread approx. 3mm

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 68,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91V (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D'bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre balding on inner edge. tread approx. 4mm

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre balding on inner edge. tread approx. 3mm

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2014 61,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 58,164 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 54,982 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,843 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 47,355 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 41,263 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,464 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 30,183 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES ARE BECOMING PERRISHED

Pass 3 May 2006 25,001 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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ML51 EOT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ML51 EOT, 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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ML51 EOT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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