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MX51 BVH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,375 mi
Last recorded91,375 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 91,375 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 91,256 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and back box (7.1.1)

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

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 Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight and stop light (1.2.1f)

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 83,163 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 83,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil springs rusty

Front suspension arm bushes poor

Fail 26 Sep 2014 79,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front coil springs rusty

Front suspension arm bushes poor

Nail in offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Pass 11 Oct 2013 76,156 miles

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 76,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Engine managment light on

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,292 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,103 miles

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 4 Sep 2010 55,429 miles

wiper blades splitting

Fail 3 Sep 2010 55,429 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

wiper blades splitting

Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,496 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,525 miles

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)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 35,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 20 Aug 2007 30,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,669 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

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 BVH 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 64.7%.

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 BVH, 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 BVH registered?

MX51 BVH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is MX51 BVH safe to buy?

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