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YE51 EHF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

131,971 mi
Last recorded131,971 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 EHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2023 131,971 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road chip in drivers eyeline (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides corroded near rear axle mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 120,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 120,523 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 115,805 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 111,805 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 104,135 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 104,101 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 99,328 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 98,987 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive white smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 85,377 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 85,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside outer body sills at rear area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread cut inner edge area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes from brake hoses to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe to centre section joint sleeve clamps heavy corrosion and one clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside front and offside front head lamp plastic lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level brake light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre section mounting support bracket at exhaust broke away

exhaust system corroded in places and centre silencer outer metal casing cracked

fuel tank metal support straps corroded

nearside front and offside front drive shafts corroded

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded and heavy corrosion in places

nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded and heavy corrosion in places

power steering rack assembly nearside and offside track rod ends and track rods slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside front and offside front headlamp plastic lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush become un-bonded in places (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush become un-bonded in places (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front brake discs inner braking surfaces corroded from outer edges (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre section mounting support bracket broke away from exhaust

exhaust centre section silencer outer metal casing corroded and cracked

exhaust front pipe to centre section joint sleeve both clamps heavy corrosion and forward clamp split exhaust secure in sleeve

front registration plate cracked

fuel tank assembly both support straps slight corrosion and heavy corrosion in places

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places

nearside front tyre tread worn low/smooth on inner edge area

offside front drive shaft corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2017 82,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut inner edge area (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside front and offside front headlamp plastic lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush become un-bonded in places (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush become un-bonded in places (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front brake discs inner braking surfaces corroded from outer edges (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear brake disc inner and outer braking surfaces corroded from outer edges (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre section mounting support bracket broke away from exhaust

exhaust centre section silencer outer metal casing corroded and cracked

exhaust front pipe to centre section joint sleeve both clamps heavy corrosion and forward clamp split exhaust secure in sleeve

front registration plate cracked

fuel tank assembly both support straps slight corrosion and heavy corrosion in places

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places

nearside front tyre tread worn low/smooth on inner edge area

nearside rear brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

offside front drive shaft corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 79,967 miles

Front Slight damage to upper corner of no, plate

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Metal brake pipe shows surface corrosion

Rear Both rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe/hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer body sills at rear area (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear brake discs inner and outer braking surfaces corroded from outer edges (3.5.1i)

engine auxiliary drive belt cracking

exhaust centre section support bracket broke away

exhaust front pipe to centre section joint sleeve clamp bolts/nuts corroded thin

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places

nearside front brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge area

Fail 5 Aug 2015 76,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe/hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer body sills at rear area (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear brake discs inner and outer braking surfaces corroded from outer edges (3.5.1i)

engine auxiliary drive belt cracking

exhaust centre section support bracket broke away

exhaust front pipe to centre section joint sleeve clamp bolts/nuts corroded thin

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places

nearside front brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge area

Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,925 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre section support bracket broke away

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.2mm and screw in tread

offside rear tyre worn to 3.0mm and tyre cracking in between tread

Fail 4 Aug 2014 73,909 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre section support bracket broke away

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.2mm and screw in tread

offside rear tyre worn to 3.0mm and tyre cracking in between tread

Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,017 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 67,751 miles

exhaust centre section mounting bracket broke away

nearside and offside rear brake disc inner and outer braking surfaces corroded from outer edges

Fail 23 Jul 2012 67,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre section mounting bracket broke away

nearside and offside rear brake disc inner and outer braking surfaces corroded from outer edges

Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,590 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,210 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)

advise front number plate cracked

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

advise o/s/f wiper blade has slight split

Pass 7 Aug 2009 50,619 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,953 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 43,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,496 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,860 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 27,435 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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YE51 EHF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YE51 EHF, 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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YE51 EHF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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