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CK51 WNA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,584 mi
Last recorded94,584 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 WNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 94,584 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 92,055 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 92,055 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 87,799 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 87,797 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,934 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 78,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 77,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nsr tyre perrished on outer wall

osr tyre perrishing

Fail 23 Sep 2013 77,218 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nsr tyre perrished on outer wall

osr tyre perrishing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 75,161 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 74,291 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,027 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear axle bush has slight movement

Fail 24 Feb 2011 66,026 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear axle bush has slight movement

Pass 1 Mar 2010 61,440 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 61,416 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,934 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 57,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 47,427 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 46,254 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 39,225 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 WNA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WNA, 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 WNA registered?

CK51 WNA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is CK51 WNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK51 WNA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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