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BJ51 KZK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,798 mi
Last recorded135,798 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 KZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 135,798 miles

Front both jacking point slightly damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2016 135,390 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 128,864 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 126,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 121,586 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 109,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 101,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2011 101,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2010 87,758 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 78,329 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 71,184 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 64,760 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 55,423 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 46,432 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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BJ51 KZK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BJ51 KZK, 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 BJ51 KZK registered?

BJ51 KZK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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The MOT history for BJ51 KZK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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