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MX51 BFU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,734 mi
Last recorded127,734 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 BFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2018 127,734 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Anti roll bar D bushes worn

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to check brake pipe above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

O/S & N/S Strut top bearings worn/movement

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

Offside Headlamp poor beam pattern

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 119,771 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 119,761 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center clamp broken & support bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 111,981 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ? ()

Traction control light on at all times

Fail 12 Oct 2016 111,981 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ? ()

Traction control light on at all times

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 102,960 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2015 102,955 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 96,980 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 92,412 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 86,938 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,405 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 81,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,678 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 70,166 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,311 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,149 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 51,671 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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MX51 BFU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MX51 BFU, 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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MX51 BFU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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