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MX51 HLO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,705 mi
Last recorded77,705 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 77,705 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 76,115 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 74,660 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 73,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,325 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 69,278 miles

Front both front tyre's show signs of perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 66,819 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,530 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,159 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,938 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,581 miles

Engine management light on dash

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 58,581 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ESP light on dash

Engine management light on dash

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2011 53,834 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,922 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,683 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 36,546 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 36,546 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 32,165 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 HLO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HLO, 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 HLO registered?

MX51 HLO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is MX51 HLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 HLO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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