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WX51 EGF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,169 mi
Last recorded104,169 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 EGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2022 104,169 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high had to abort as was outside limits (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

all suspension components heavily corroded

dipstick broken

eml light on

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear coil springs heavily corroded

n/s/f indicator and fog lamp lens cracked

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s mirror insecure slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,329 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake caliper lever not fully returning to stop

Rear coil springs corroded

all four brake discs lipped/worn

bonnet release catch stiff and handle insecure

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Sep 2021 98,328 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake caliper lever not fully returning to stop

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear pattern (Blocking) inner edge

Rear coil springs corroded

all four brake discs lipped/worn

bonnet release catch stiff and handle insecure

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2020 91,876 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 91,859 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2019 86,114 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Jan 2018 80,542 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 73,905 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 66,622 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,826 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,044 miles

Both Front wishbone rear bushes soft

Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 42,672 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,230 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 13 Aug 2009 31,389 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,788 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 22,562 miles

advise n/s/f shocker dust cover split †advise both front tyres low †advise rear pads low

Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,480 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 EGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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