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WO51 JSZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,799 mi
Last recorded86,799 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO51 JSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 86,799 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 86,798 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 81,816 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 70,412 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,813 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,868 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 53,868 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 50,697 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on side wall and tread area

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on side wall and tread area

Fail 18 Aug 2016 50,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on side wall and tread area

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on side wall and tread area

Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,600 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 7 Sep 2013 46,186 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 46,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,311 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,667 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2010 35,667 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,369 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 31,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,839 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,238 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,087 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,386 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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WO51 JSZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WO51 JSZ, 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 WO51 JSZ registered?

WO51 JSZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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