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WX51 EFT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,717 mi
Last recorded95,717 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 EFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 95,717 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

rear coil springs slight corrosion

slight play offside3 front upper strut mount

Fail 23 Jan 2026 95,717 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

rear coil springs slight corrosion

slight play offside3 front upper strut mount

Pass 9 Jan 2025 95,686 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 95,836 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 95,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 94,664 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 88,072 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 16 Nov 2021 88,072 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 5 Nov 2020 83,160 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 83,160 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking inner steering seal / tie rod (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2019 71,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 71,486 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn very low (strong advice) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear brake discs scored/lipped+worn

both rear coil springs badly rusted

engine making rattling noise

nail in offside frint tyre in the outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2018 65,713 miles

oil leaks

Fail 9 Oct 2018 65,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split/worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2017 57,488 miles

engine oil leaks

engine oil low

nearside wiper split on ends

both front tyres balding shoulder treads

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 9 Oct 2017 57,488 miles

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)

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)

both front tyres balding shoulder treads

cat exhaust box rattling around that area

engine check light on dash

engine oil leaks

engine oil low

nearside wiper split on ends

Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,158 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml warning lamp indicate fault

nail in offside rear and nearside rear tyre

oil leaks

Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,948 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 40,935 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 39,788 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 37,577 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 37,577 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 35,686 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,686 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,695 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 33,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 31,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,718 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,982 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 26,981 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 24,723 miles

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

both rear tyres tread lifting

Pass 12 Aug 2006 20,456 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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WX51 EFT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WX51 EFT, 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 WX51 EFT registered?

WX51 EFT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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