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BG51 MKA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,807 mi
Last recorded95,807 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 MKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,807 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 93,858 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2017 88,259 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 79,215 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 79,215 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,612 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 69,596 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,686 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,308 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,287 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 38,757 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 28,349 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,283 miles

condition of front discs

Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,577 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 17,309 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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BG51 MKA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG51 MKA, 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 BG51 MKA registered?

BG51 MKA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is BG51 MKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 MKA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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