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BT51 XFK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,405 mi
Last recorded97,405 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 XFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 97,405 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 95,076 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 88,987 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 84,768 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 78,728 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Near side + Off side outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 68,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust bracket broken

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Near side + Off side outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 66,765 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 64,921 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Fail 6 Dec 2016 64,912 miles

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

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,790 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on wall

Fail 9 Dec 2015 63,780 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

engine light on

n/s/f tyre cut on wall

Pass 11 Dec 2014 61,447 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,472 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 57,468 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 57,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s and n/s front shock absorber dust covers perished

Fail 19 Dec 2011 55,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s and n/s front shock absorber dust covers perished

Pass 24 Dec 2010 54,025 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 52,821 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 51,627 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 49,471 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 45,046 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 42,192 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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BT51 XFK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BT51 XFK, 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 BT51 XFK registered?

BT51 XFK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is BT51 XFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 XFK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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