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SJ51 BUE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,128 mi
Last recorded97,128 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 BUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 97,128 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 97,128 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,978 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,110 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 84,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 84,823 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 80,288 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 80,286 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,695 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 71,381 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 66,211 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 66,112 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 64,291 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 55,749 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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SJ51 BUE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SJ51 BUE, 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 SJ51 BUE registered?

SJ51 BUE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is SJ51 BUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ51 BUE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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