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DK51 HHE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,565 mi
Last recorded76,565 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 HHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 76,565 miles

centre exhaust mounting insecure

front n/o plate damaged

n/s and o/s/r tyres cracking around tread area

rear n/o plate delaminating

Fail 14 Oct 2014 76,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f indicator discolouring

rear n/o plate delaminating

centre exhaust mounting insecure

front n/o plate damaged

n/s and o/s/r tyres cracking around tread area

Pass 22 Oct 2013 72,805 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 72,805 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 70,286 miles

damage to offside outer sill

Pass 17 Sep 2011 63,994 miles

exhaust middle section bracket insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2010 55,965 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2009 48,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,462 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,026 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 38,026 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,195 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 HHE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DK51 HHE, 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 HHE registered?

DK51 HHE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2001.

Is DK51 HHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK51 HHE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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