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AJZ 7787

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,483 mi
Last recorded115,483 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 7787
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 115,483 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 115,440 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 114,456 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 113,430 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 111,315 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 111,267 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 108,402 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 108,330 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 108,253 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 102,683 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,668 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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AJZ 7787 is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJZ 7787, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJZ 7787?

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What year was AJZ 7787 registered?

AJZ 7787 is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is AJZ 7787 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJZ 7787 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJZ 7787 have outstanding finance?

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