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WU51 FFH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,060 mi
Last recorded80,060 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 FFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 80,060 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 76,540 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 76,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 76,513 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 76,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 75,480 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 46,390 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 74,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/15 86t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 73,675 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 73,656 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2012 73,477 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 73,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 73,350 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 72,730 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 72,082 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 71,798 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 71,798 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 70,067 miles

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

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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WU51 FFH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WU51 FFH, 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

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What year was WU51 FFH registered?

WU51 FFH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is WU51 FFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 FFH shows 18 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.

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