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DU51 KZK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,352 mi
Last recorded89,352 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 KZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS + OS / edges (4.1.E.1)

Lower sills / rear sub frame / general under body corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2016 81,756 miles

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 81,754 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and v nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced and n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 74,772 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,812 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 72,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,975 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,085 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 66,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,679 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 53,244 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 48,271 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,871 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 42,871 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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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DU51 KZK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU51 KZK, 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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DU51 KZK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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