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EO51 CYK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,962 mi
Last recorded99,962 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 CYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 99,962 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 97,958 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front outer gaiter weeping grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush fatigued. (2.4.G.2)

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

advise engine management light displayed.

advise engine oil dipstick tube broken.

Fail 10 Apr 2017 97,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at catalytic convertor joint to centre section. (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front outer gaiter weeping grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush fatigued. (2.4.G.2)

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

advise engine management light displayed.

advise engine oil dipstick tube broken.

Pass 2 Apr 2016 95,100 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment off load. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush fatigued. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment off load. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush fatigued. (2.4.G.2)

advise front anti roll bar slight play at D bushes.

advise front brake imbalance to offside 21%

Fail 2 Apr 2016 95,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases new exhaust leaking at joint after catalytic convertor. (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment off load. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush fatigued. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment off load. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush fatigued. (2.4.G.2)

advise front anti roll bar slight play at D bushes.

advise front brake imbalance to offside 21%

Pass 7 Apr 2015 91,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 Apr 2015 91,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,584 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,182 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,809 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 78,849 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,849 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 67,974 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside rear tyre tread perished

Fail 2 Sep 2010 67,974 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Offside rear tyre tread perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 61,175 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 61,175 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,524 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,251 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 36,839 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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EO51 CYK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EO51 CYK, 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 EO51 CYK registered?

EO51 CYK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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