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EK51 ZYU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,541 mi
Last recorded124,541 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 ZYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 124,541 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 118,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

hi level stop lamp inop

Fail 2 Sep 2019 118,609 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction objects hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

hi level stop lamp inop

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on dash

Pass 29 Jan 2018 105,233 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 105,233 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 98,229 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,263 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 92,406 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 86,981 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 86,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,620 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 80,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 74,276 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre bracket broken away but exhaust secure

front wipers worn, just about clearing

Fail 9 Jan 2012 74,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre bracket broken away but exhaust secure

front wipers worn, just about clearing

Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,687 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 70,499 miles

All tyre walls cracking

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight damage to windscreen

Pass 13 May 2010 70,499 miles

All tyre walls cracking

Slight damage to windscreen

Pass 13 May 2009 68,674 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 66,417 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 63,892 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 60,788 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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EK51 ZYU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

EK51 ZYU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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