MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,424 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Recheck all brake pads within 3000 miles
Right rear handbrake cable chaffed on axle mounting
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Recheck all brake pads within 3000 miles
Right rear handbrake cable chaffed on axle mounting
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ51 XEZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 WJ51 XEZ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of WJ51 XEZ?
You can check the full history of WJ51 XEZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was WJ51 XEZ registered?
WJ51 XEZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is WJ51 XEZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for WJ51 XEZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WJ51 XEZ have outstanding finance?
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