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WJ51 VGZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,106 mi
Last recorded60,106 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 VGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 60,106 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 59,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 59,927 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S & N/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet release handle missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 59,622 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 59,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 59,130 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 58,512 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 58,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 57,728 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 57,099 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 56,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable casing slightly damaged. Not altering brake test results (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 56,217 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 56,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2017 55,539 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 54,175 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 52,723 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 51,047 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 49,867 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 48,720 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 47,722 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 47,722 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,735 miles

Advise gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2009 44,901 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 42,307 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 39,359 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 39,359 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2006 35,193 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,001 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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WJ51 VGZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

WJ51 VGZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WJ51 VGZ shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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