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AE51 YJA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,305 mi
Last recorded75,305 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 75,305 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 75,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play arm into rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 68,607 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 65,842 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 64,847 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 64,847 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 60,684 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 60,684 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 52,748 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 52,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,237 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge.

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)

Service due.

Tyre size 205/55R16 91V

Fail 1 Aug 2014 46,237 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge.

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)

Service due.

Tyre size 205/55R16 91V

Pass 1 Aug 2013 45,026 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 45,026 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

o/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,715 miles

rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,435 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 27,435 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 26,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 26,759 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 24,935 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,007 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 15 Nov 2007 21,429 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 19,678 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 17,691 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 YJA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJA, 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 AE51 YJA registered?

AE51 YJA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is AE51 YJA safe to buy?

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