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MX51 BVG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,436 mi
Last recorded114,436 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 BVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 114,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jul 2015 114,436 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Aug 2014 104,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jul 2013 93,188 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 93,188 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 84,284 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 80,737 miles

airbag light on

dampness around rack unions

difficult to get stable rpm for fast idle speed

emf light on

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2010 75,846 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 75,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 69,266 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,475 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,545 miles

NSF tyre sidewall damaged.

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,567 miles

adcise n/s front and rear tyres have side wall damage but not to core

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 BVG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BVG, 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 BVG registered?

MX51 BVG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is MX51 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 BVG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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