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BD51 RKA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,803 mi
Last recorded72,803 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 RKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 72,803 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 72,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 71,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint on (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking badly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear tyre cracking badly on tread & sidewall

Fail 26 Mar 2020 71,548 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint on (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking badly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear tyre cracking badly on tread & sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2019 68,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2018 65,782 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section of (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 65,772 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section of (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 62,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,387 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,299 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 50,298 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Oil leak

engine managment light illuminated

Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,894 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,970 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 41,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,279 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 39,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,956 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,709 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,227 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,160 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,200 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,919 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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BD51 RKA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD51 RKA, 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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BD51 RKA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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