MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,080 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight play in front strut tops when suspension relaxed
unable to test brake pipes where routed over fuel tank
Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above fuel tank.
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Unable to test rear metal brake pipes where routed under fuel tank and heat shields. Non test related warning light illuminated on dash panel.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Unable to test rear metal brake pipes where routed under fuel tank and heat shields
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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WJ51 EEA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 WJ51 EEA, 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 WJ51 EEA registered?
WJ51 EEA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 October 2001.
Is WJ51 EEA safe to buy?
The MOT history for WJ51 EEA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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