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AE51 VXJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,427 mi
Last recorded149,427 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 149,427 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 149,383 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

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

Exhaust system showing some heavy deterioration

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Upper n/s/front suspension strut mount showing some wear

Fail 22 Nov 2019 149,381 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure Centre sleeve joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

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

Exhaust system showing some heavy deterioration

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Upper n/s/front suspension strut mount showing some wear

Fail 31 Jul 2019 149,369 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 148,820 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 148,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at rear fixture point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at rear fixture point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured earth wire from battery to engine (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 148,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around cat area (7.1.2)

exhaust sleeve deteriorated

power steering pipe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 148,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) considerable play ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 143,408 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust section showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2015 137,612 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 137,612 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front;d;bushes worn

Pass 24 Apr 2014 132,783 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 117,172 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

center mounting broken

Pass 8 Mar 2012 107,202 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 97,570 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 87,846 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,412 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 76,315 miles

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

rear brake discs badly corroded(inner surface)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 67,452 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 67,452 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

slight bulge in o/s/r handbrake cable.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 61,270 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 61,270 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 May 2006 56,177 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 1 May 2006 56,177 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 51,716 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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AE51 VXJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AE51 VXJ, 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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AE51 VXJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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