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EK51 XYX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,967 mi
Last recorded93,967 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 XYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 93,967 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 93,967 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 90,192 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 90,192 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 86,136 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 86,136 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 82,226 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 78,210 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 73,006 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 68,117 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,599 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,225 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 63,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,907 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 61,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,277 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,292 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 56,105 miles

vehical arrived with oil light on .oil added to engine before test carried out

Fail 4 Dec 2009 56,105 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

vehical arrived with oil light on .oil added to engine before test carried out

Pass 10 Dec 2008 50,586 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 43,834 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 32,766 miles

rear tyre run flat & also slight out of shape on o/s/rear

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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EK51 XYX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EK51 XYX, 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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What year was EK51 XYX registered?

EK51 XYX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is EK51 XYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 XYX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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