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SJ51 RWW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

68,105 mi
Last recorded68,105 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 RWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 68,105 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 113,440 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 113,440 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 64,013 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 62,761 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 60,625 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 58,073 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 56,219 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 56,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 53,259 miles

Rear springs corroded slightly

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f back suspension arm bush split

slight oil leak at engine gearbox area

Pass 14 Aug 2018 50,873 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,014 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 45,218 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,421 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,002 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,351 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,994 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,571 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,017 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,511 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 20,563 miles

oil weap at gearbox

Fail 22 Aug 2008 20,563 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

oil weap at gearbox

Pass 30 Jul 2007 17,733 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 14,333 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 14,333 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SJ51 RWW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ51 RWW registered?

SJ51 RWW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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