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ML51 ERZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,812 mi
Last recorded162,812 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 ERZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 162,812 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinges very stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

hole in offside outer sill at front

Pass 14 Aug 2020 160,305 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 155,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 155,703 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 149,745 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 144,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 144,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 137,483 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 130,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint

Pass 6 Feb 2015 127,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 120,412 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 113,261 miles

both front brake discs corroded at inner faces

both rear tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2012 107,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn & lip on edges

Fail 16 Feb 2012 107,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs worn & lip on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2011 103,544 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 91,430 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 91,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,109 miles

front number plate poor condition.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 73,699 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 71,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 54,971 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 37,392 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2006 37,392 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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 ERZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ERZ, 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 ERZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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