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MX51 BPY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,197 mi
Last recorded88,197 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 BPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 88,197 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 88,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 79,975 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 79,975 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 77,908 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 74,626 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 69,814 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 69,814 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2015 64,056 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Oct 2012 50,781 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,204 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,123 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 42,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,324 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,064 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,437 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,867 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 19,774 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 BPY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BPY, 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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What year was MX51 BPY registered?

MX51 BPY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is MX51 BPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 BPY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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