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PO51 TXC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,727 mi
Last recorded53,727 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 53,727 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

CORROSION TO NEARSIDE FRONT UNDERSIDE.

CORROSION TO OFFSIDE REAR FLOORPAN.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 2MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

SPARE TYRE DEFLATED.

Pass 16 Dec 2024 52,059 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 50,792 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 50,770 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative switch appears to be faulty intermittently works (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 49,556 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 47,289 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 44,574 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 43,105 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 41,388 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 39,700 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 39,700 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 36,264 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 36,262 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 30,743 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2014 26,445 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 25,888 miles

All brake discs corroded.

All metal brake pipes greased not allowing complete inspection.

General corrosion to undercarriage and components.

NSF and OSF lower rear wishbone bushes perishing.

Rear exhaust bracket breaking off and centre exhaust bracket has broken off.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,308 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,618 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,424 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,993 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 20,499 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 20,499 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,570 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 16,644 miles

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

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 TXC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 PO51 TXC, 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 PO51 TXC registered?

PO51 TXC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is PO51 TXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 TXC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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