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VO51 JVT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,581 mi
Last recorded99,581 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 JVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 99,581 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 99,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Material stuck between pads (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill near to suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 97,337 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 97,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 94,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 94,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 92,061 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 89,321 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 89,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 84,775 miles

both sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 May 2015 80,221 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,115 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 79,113 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,087 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,616 miles

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

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,142 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 56,863 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,855 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,976 miles

front tyres starting to wear outer edges

Pass 4 Aug 2008 42,117 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,525 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,908 miles

Rear 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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VO51 JVT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VO51 JVT, 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 VO51 JVT registered?

VO51 JVT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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