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SJ51 BVX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

160,437 mi
Last recorded160,437 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 BVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 160,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside need cleaning beam pattern poor (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Jun 2019 160,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside and offside only high level working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside need cleaning beam pattern poor (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 157,376 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 155,031 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 30 Jun 2016 140,474 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section has slight blow at joint. exhaust system rusty . (7.1.2)

Front both front headlight glasses hazy.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 131,245 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 121,517 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2013 115,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear tyres have uneven tread on inside

Pass 8 Dec 2011 105,707 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 93,760 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 82,978 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 75,477 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 70,308 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 65,452 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 BVX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BVX, 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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SJ51 BVX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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