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MX51 BGU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,696 mi
Last recorded86,696 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2019 86,696 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by previous repair. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

2x bolts missing from crankshaft auxiliary drive pulley.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 86,658 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 84,582 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 84,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,129 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 74,129 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust clamp poor condition

engine covers and exhaust heat shields fitted as standard,obscuring some testable components.

fuel tank support straps slightly corroded

n/s/f outer sill slight corrosion

o/s outer sill slightly damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2015 61,905 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust clamp poor condition

engine covers and exhaust heat shields fitted as standard,obscuring some testable components.

fuel tank support straps slightly corroded

n/s/f outer sill slight corrosion

n/s/r hand brake effort low,but working(caliper hand brake arm not resting on its stop)

o/s outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2014 56,598 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 56,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2014 56,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 1,596 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

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

miss fire

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,864 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 42,620 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear discs corroded inner faces

Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,620 miles

engine oil leak

rear discs corroded inner faces

Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,359 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Front Brake Discs Rusting

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Rear Brake Discs Rusted

Slight Blow From Rear Exhaust Joint

Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,609 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,869 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 28,869 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 20,553 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 BGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BGU, 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 BGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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