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CK51 UFU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,096 mi
Last recorded99,096 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 UFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 99,096 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 91,991 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,058 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 85,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 14 Jan 2013 85,786 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine check lamp illuminated

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Oct 2011 79,896 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,584 miles

front tyres wearing uneven on inside edges

Fail 3 Aug 2010 70,577 miles

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

engine management light on

front tyres wearing uneven on inside edges

unable to revs steady during emission test

Pass 31 Jul 2009 63,004 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 63,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 57,888 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 49,345 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 40,520 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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CK51 UFU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CK51 UFU, 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 CK51 UFU registered?

CK51 UFU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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The MOT history for CK51 UFU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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