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MX51 OUD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,988 mi
Last recorded107,988 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 OUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 107,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underneath rear of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2020 107,841 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 101,480 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,525 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 91,831 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 87,481 miles

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

engine management light on

lift in both front top strut mountings

oil leak

plastic cover missing on drivers seatbelt clasp

Fail 31 Mar 2016 68,835 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

lift in both front top strut mountings

offside rear lever on caliper siezed requires attention

oil leak

plastic cover missing on drivers seatbelt clasp

Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,839 miles

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

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

engine management light on

lift in both front top strut mountings

offside rear lever on caliper partialy siezed requires attention

plastic cover missing on drivers seatbelt clasp

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Fail 20 Apr 2015 78,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine management light on

lift in both front top strut mountings

offside rear lever on caliper partialy siezed requires attention

plastic cover missing on drivers seatbelt clasp

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,363 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

lift in both front top strut mounts

maximum play offside front wheel bearing

middle exhaust mounting rotted through

Fail 27 Mar 2014 72,359 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

inner faces of both front brake discs in poor condition

lift in both front top strut mountings

maximum play offside front wheel bearing

middle exhaust mounting rotted through

offside rear brake disc deteriorated

tail gate doesn't close correctly

Pass 18 Apr 2013 66,663 miles

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

low effort on offside handbrake

Fail 18 Apr 2013 66,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

low effort on offside handbrake

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 63,914 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,914 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 62,716 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 62,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,290 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 95,111 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 86,999 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 86,999 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 77,546 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 OUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OUD, 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 OUD registered?

MX51 OUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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