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MM51 XJU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,863 mi
Last recorded158,863 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 XJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2019 158,863 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration burning oil (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 142,784 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 126,343 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 126,343 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 126,302 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak Gearbox. ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 112,326 miles

Offside Front wishbone rear bush split

n/s/r brake has slight bind(handbrake lever off stop)

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 99,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Rev light Damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2014 98,817 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Rev light Damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2013 88,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 88,081 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 82,532 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 82,172 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 74,578 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,024 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,113 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 51,358 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 46,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 46,880 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,085 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 31,251 miles

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

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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MM51 XJU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MM51 XJU, 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 MM51 XJU registered?

MM51 XJU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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