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BJ51 YMK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,343 mi
Last recorded102,343 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2016 102,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,894 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2014 87,582 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn below 3mm

Pass 5 Jan 2013 79,784 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 73,611 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 67,042 miles

discs slight rust

exhaust mount temp repiar

Pass 13 Jan 2010 59,224 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 51,008 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,168 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 45,459 miles

nearside front wiper split at end

slight white light from offside front indicator

Pass 10 Jul 2006 38,931 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 29,998 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 YMK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ51 YMK registered?

BJ51 YMK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is BJ51 YMK safe to buy?

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