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BC51 KXS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,197 mi
Last recorded87,197 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 KXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,197 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,783 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2014 87,743 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,973 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

airbag light on

o/s/f mudwing missing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,182 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 77,006 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 68,768 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 68,768 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,456 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 64,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 57,478 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 52,603 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 47,183 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 41,236 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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BC51 KXS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KXS, 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 KXS registered?

BC51 KXS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is BC51 KXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC51 KXS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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