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AJ51 KJX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,714 mi
Last recorded126,714 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 KJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 126,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount has slight movement

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 126,711 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper top mount has slight movement

Pass 8 Jun 2018 123,625 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 123,623 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 122,126 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion on front to rear and rear brake pipes

slight lift in nearside and offside front top strut mounts

Fail 18 May 2017 122,116 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

exhaust system corroded

offside front brake disc scored

offside front tyre close to legal limit

slight bind on nearside and offside front brakes

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight corrosion on front to rear and rear brake pipes

slight lift in nearside and offside front top strut mounts

Pass 10 Mar 2016 119,700 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 117,964 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 109,711 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 93,212 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,844 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 28 Oct 2010 68,626 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishd

Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,587 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,833 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,502 miles

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,535 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 25,972 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 25,972 miles

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

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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AJ51 KJX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ51 KJX, 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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AJ51 KJX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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