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SW51BUG
2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Yellow
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration SW51BUG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2001
- Colour Yellow
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
21
Passes
11
Failures
65.63%
Pass Rate
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110 Total Defects Recorded
11 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 91,945 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Outer sills corroded
8 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 91,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Outer sills corroded
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,954 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- General under body corrosion
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Strongly advise replacing (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Strongly advise replacing (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,506 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- General corrosion on chassis and suspension and steering and braking components
13 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,463 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
13 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 89,463 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
14 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,610 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,116 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 87,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,660 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,380 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 84,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired the sub frame has been cut to gain access to the suspension arm mounting and not been welded (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,155 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Caliper also corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Exhaust centre bracket broken but still secure
- Exhaust centre sleeve corroded
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Caliper also corroded (3.6.B.4e)
6 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,475 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Bonnet covers fitted
- Under trays fitted
- Service due light on dash
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Engine Oil leak
- Center brake light not working
14 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,035 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
12 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
13 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,469 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,458 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
3 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,079 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
3 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,571 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
6 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 56,571 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
15 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,635 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
23 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,313 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2010 11 Jun 202612 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,146 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2009 11 Jun 202611 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 43,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
14 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,508 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,427 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2007 11 Jun 202613 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 31,427 MI
11 Jun 202614 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 25,168 MI
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SW51BUG was registered on 2001-09-01
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