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WP51 HBJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,410 mi
Last recorded83,410 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 HBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2018 83,410 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

rear pads low 1.6

Pass 8 Dec 2017 78,950 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to N/S/R and Front to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S/F and O/S/F (2.5.A.1c)

engine management warning light on

Pass 9 Dec 2016 73,819 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to N/S/R and O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 67,595 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 67,539 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty no indication that it works (3.4.5)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

Engine idle speed erratic

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 61,282 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 55,722 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 11 Dec 2012 50,279 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 44,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,315 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,606 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,566 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front tyres low on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2007 22,170 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 13,660 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 10,420 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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WP51 HBJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WP51 HBJ, 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 WP51 HBJ registered?

WP51 HBJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is WP51 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP51 HBJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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