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221 CLJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,726 mi
Last recorded115,726 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration221 CLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 115,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 114,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 113,987 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 113,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 112,684 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 112,681 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 112,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 112,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 111,124 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 108,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 107,000 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 106,997 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Rear most exhaust mounting corroded and weakened, but suppporting system

Fail 7 Sep 2016 102,684 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Rear most exhaust mounting corroded and weakened, but suppporting system

Pass 14 Sep 2015 98,841 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,781 miles

N/S/F Wiper blade split but not affecting vision

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 90,342 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 90,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 87,200 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 80,923 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 8 Sep 2010 73,464 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,007 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 66,005 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 58,825 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 58,770 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,519 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,135 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 33,460 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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221 CLJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 221 CLJ, 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 221 CLJ registered?

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

Is 221 CLJ safe to buy?

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