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BC51 KJN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,679 mi
Last recorded118,679 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 KJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 118,679 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 113,567 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 109,611 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 105,927 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 102,991 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 100,823 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 95,912 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 93,956 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 93,947 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 92,798 miles

Both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 16 Jul 2015 92,798 miles

Both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 90,768 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 88,430 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 84,720 miles

traction control warning light on

Fail 9 Jul 2012 84,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 79,517 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 79,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 77,576 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 72,813 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 66,647 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 59,462 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 50,045 miles

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

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

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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BC51 KJN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BC51 KJN, 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 BC51 KJN registered?

BC51 KJN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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