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WR51 DXT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

137,615 mi
Last recorded137,615 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 DXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 137,615 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sills scabby & Underside area

Vehicle has WW2/Zombie apocalypse look-theam items screwed/fixed to body ALL are secure

Pass 22 Feb 2024 130,049 miles

EM Light is on BUT Vehicle regested before 1st JULY 2003 PETROL

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

Rear of sills scabby

Vehicle has zombie apocalypse look items screwed/fixed to body work ALL are secure

Pass 28 Feb 2023 127,114 miles

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

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

Sills have general age related corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2022 121,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 121,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 116,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 110,295 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 99,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 91,710 miles

Both side brake pads are thin

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 91,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both side brake pads are thin

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 87,595 miles

both rear tyres perished on tread

Fail 14 Oct 2015 87,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

both rear tyres perished on tread

Pass 25 Sep 2014 82,061 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 82,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Coolant leak

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 8 Oct 2013 80,445 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 80,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,923 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,305 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 77,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 75,620 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 70,390 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,390 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 63,139 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 63,139 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,822 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 47,547 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 47,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 47,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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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WR51 DXT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WR51 DXT, 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 WR51 DXT registered?

WR51 DXT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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