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PO51 BLJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,941 mi
Last recorded109,941 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 BLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2021 109,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 105,823 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 96,107 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 89,485 miles

Front Discs corroded.

Rear Discs corroded.

Pass 26 May 2016 89,464 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 26 May 2016 89,464 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 May 2015 89,440 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 89,156 miles

both front discs worn

Pass 7 May 2013 88,550 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 88,550 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 87,427 miles

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

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

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 2 May 2012 87,427 miles

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 86,262 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 86,262 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 85,349 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 84,583 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 84,583 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 May 2008 83,899 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 83,899 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 76,936 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 76,936 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 69,978 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 61,713 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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PO51 BLJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PO51 BLJ, 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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PO51 BLJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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