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WX51 HGN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,726 mi
Last recorded40,726 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 HGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2024 40,726 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of front pads (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension and brake components corroded

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

Nearside and Offside front shock absorber dust covers split

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop and insecure

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 40,482 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 40,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close to limit and worn on edges 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 39,767 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 39,313 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 38,959 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 38,019 miles

all brake discs have slight surface rust

Pass 19 Sep 2016 37,712 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear discs have slight surface rust

Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,625 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,432 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade split on ends

offside front wiper blade split on ends

Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,930 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,857 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 31,061 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,343 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,219 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 23 Aug 2007 21,816 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,723 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 15,556 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 HGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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

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