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MX51 BVA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,947 mi
Last recorded139,947 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 BVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 139,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 132,282 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 124,746 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 123,001 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 26 Oct 2017 123,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2016 119,783 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 117,880 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 116,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 113,954 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 111,902 miles

both front discs and rear discs very corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 109,723 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 107,555 miles

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

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

front brakes showing wear

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 18 Oct 2010 107,547 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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front brakes showing wear

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2009 95,610 miles

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

partial check of rear brake pipes obscured by fuel tank and heatshields

Pass 9 Oct 2008 82,505 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,060 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 69,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine breather pipe split [temporarily repaired]

front brakes in poor condition and wearing thin

front cross member has had a welding repair and is corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2006 58,522 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BVA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BVA, 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 BVA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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