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MX51 ECC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,420 mi
Last recorded106,420 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 ECC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 106,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever has slight reserve travel

Fail 25 Mar 2020 106,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever has slight reserve travel

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 100,156 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 96,421 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 96,421 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 91,082 miles

Central exhaust mounting deteriourated

Coolant leak engine ()

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 91,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central exhaust mounting deteriourated

Coolant leak engine ()

Front WIPERS NOT TESTED

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,342 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket rusted off

headertank broken and leaking

some brakpipes rusty under coating

Fail 11 Mar 2016 88,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre exhaust bracket rusted off

headertank broken and leaking

some brakpipes rusty under coating

Pass 24 Mar 2015 85,942 miles

nsf osr tyre near limit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension components all has surface corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2015 85,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension components all has surface corrosion

nsf osr tyre near limit

Fail 3 Nov 2012 80,539 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 80,539 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 79,975 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 79,975 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 78,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 70,877 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 64,098 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 85,006 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 50,737 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 40,363 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 ECC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ECC, 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 ECC registered?

MX51 ECC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2001.

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