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PJ51 UZM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,875 mi
Last recorded84,875 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 UZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 84,875 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 82,567 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,733 miles

corrosion on both front coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

front brake discs worn & brake pads very low

nearside rear tyre close to limits

rear brakes sticking

wear & corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 15 Oct 2012 77,701 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,255 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Oct 2011 75,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2010 71,881 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,282 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 52,636 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,791 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 44,791 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 36,404 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 29,568 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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PJ51 UZM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PJ51 UZM, 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 PJ51 UZM registered?

PJ51 UZM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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The MOT history for PJ51 UZM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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