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DK51 EXB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,952 mi
Last recorded72,952 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 EXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 72,952 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 69,499 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 66,879 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 66,877 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,504 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,984 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,577 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 60,577 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Coolant fan smoking. Ready to catch fire ? Found to be fouling power steering pipe which is incorrectly routed around oil filter (From service ? ) Need new fan unit.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,409 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 51,560 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 51,578 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,718 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,009 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 41,007 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 36,497 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,732 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 29,119 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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DK51 EXB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DK51 EXB, 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 DK51 EXB registered?

DK51 EXB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DK51 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK51 EXB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK51 EXB have outstanding finance?

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