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RX51 GXJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,673 mi
Last recorded231,673 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 GXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 231,673 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 227,445 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 223,202 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 212,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 206,560 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 201,490 miles

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

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

Small chip in windscreen.

Fail 12 Oct 2020 201,490 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Small chip in windscreen.

Pass 30 Mar 2019 188,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 178,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 169,646 miles

exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 157,478 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 157,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 140,895 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 140,746 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Apr 2014 129,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate cracked/damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2014 128,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on

front number plate cracked/damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2013 110,350 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 110,350 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,240 miles

nail osf tyre

osf indicatorlense missing

slight play both bottom ball joints

traction control light on

tyre bald inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2012 96,235 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail osf tyre

osf indicatorlense missing

slight play both bottom ball joints

traction control light on

tyre bald inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 90,770 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 90,770 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 86,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 86,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2009 81,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 78,951 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 62,881 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,076 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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RX51 GXJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RX51 GXJ, 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 RX51 GXJ registered?

RX51 GXJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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