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DK51 HLF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,051 mi
Last recorded106,051 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 HLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2018 106,051 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 95,965 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 95,958 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,105 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 83,245 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r side wall cracked and in poor condition

Fail 15 Dec 2014 83,184 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r side wall cracked and in poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2013 11,390 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 75,067 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 75,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 71,633 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported.

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

n/s/f discs inner face scored.

Fail 23 Dec 2011 71,633 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported.

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

n/s/f discs inner face scored.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,667 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,893 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,721 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 52,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,161 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,283 miles

All tyres wearing.

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 HLF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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