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DE51 CFK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,206 mi
Last recorded103,206 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 CFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 103,206 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,660 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,660 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 97,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 97,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 93,382 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 93,373 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

EPC light on.

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

oil leaks.

slight play in offside track rod.

traction control light on.

Pass 14 Feb 2015 85,776 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 76,924 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,614 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,258 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,055 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,572 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,336 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,627 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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DE51 CFK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE51 CFK, 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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DE51 CFK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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