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SN51 DJZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

130,850 mi
Last recorded130,850 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 DJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 130,850 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear skirt corroded

Offside Rear skirt corroded

Fail 10 May 2024 130,836 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Engine misfiring

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Knocking from offside rear shock absorber / top mount - recommend investigation

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side skirts corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 119,818 miles

Both side skirts considerably corroded

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle engine misfiring during emissions test

Fail 28 Apr 2023 119,816 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Large exhaust leak - no emission detected at tail pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both side skirts considerably corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Resting on cross beam under vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides - cloudy and headlamps dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 114,748 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Nearside Side skirt corroded at front and coming away from body at rear in the doorshut

Offside Front Side skirt corroded at front

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 114,747 miles

Emissions not tested No emissions from tailpipe to test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked to cords on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side skirt corroded at front and coming away from body at rear in the doorshut

Offside Front Side skirt corroded at front

Offside Parking brake - virtually no reading

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 111,579 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 111,579 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML light on

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 105,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 105,600 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 102,679 miles

Nearside Sill panel damaged

Fail 29 May 2018 102,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Sill panel damaged

Pass 12 May 2017 89,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Nearside outer sill panel damaged (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 89,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside inner and outer sill panel at rear (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Nearside outer sill panel damaged (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 81,318 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 May 2016 81,262 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 76,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2014 67,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 67,625 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,378 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,136 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,132 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,224 miles

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

Offside Front 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 7 Apr 2009 39,158 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2 Oct 2007 31,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,407 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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SN51 DJZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SN51 DJZ, 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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SN51 DJZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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