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TH51 TJH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,908 mi
Last recorded94,908 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH51 TJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2026 94,908 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 94,883 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 94,724 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 93,765 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Large amout of play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 92,995 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 91,579 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 89,076 miles

Nearside Front Susspension top bush/ bearing has slight wear and free play

Pass 16 Nov 2019 85,229 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mil on

Fail 16 Nov 2019 85,229 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

mil on

Pass 14 Nov 2018 81,831 miles

n/s/f strut mount worn

Fail 14 Nov 2018 81,831 miles

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

n/s/f strut mount worn

Pass 6 Nov 2017 78,179 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 74,617 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 71,156 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,803 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 62,926 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 58,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

dangly thingy on windscreen

off side front wheel valve perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,600 miles

dangly thingy on windscreen

off side front wheel valve perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,101 miles

slight lift at both front top suspension mountings

Pass 30 Oct 2010 47,215 miles

slight play in top strut mounts

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,609 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,135 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 31,478 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 26,496 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 31 Oct 2005 24,136 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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TH51 TJH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc 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 TH51 TJH, 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 TH51 TJH registered?

TH51 TJH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is TH51 TJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for TH51 TJH shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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