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BN51 HKY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,716 mi
Last recorded109,716 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 HKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 109,716 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

nearside rear tyre cracking/splitting

slight exhaust blow from front pipe/manifold

Pass 19 May 2016 104,900 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 100,869 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 100,869 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 96,596 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,420 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 75,647 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 75,647 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 63,958 miles

eye level brake light removed + hole covered over

Fail 21 Aug 2009 63,958 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 56,834 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 51,142 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2006 46,552 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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BN51 HKY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BN51 HKY, 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 BN51 HKY registered?

BN51 HKY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is BN51 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 HKY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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