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EO51 FKZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,917 mi
Last recorded115,917 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 FKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2019 115,917 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill aera (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 112,213 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 107,728 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

reverse light lens broken

Fail 19 Sep 2017 107,723 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

engine oil level on 'MIN'

reverse light lens broken

Pass 12 Sep 2016 102,432 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front indicator lens broken/missing

engine management light stays on

reverse lamp lens broken

Fail 12 Sep 2016 102,432 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front indicator lens broken/missing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light stays on

reverse lamp lens broken

Pass 2 Sep 2015 96,343 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2015 96,343 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2014 87,938 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,622 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 60,580 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,533 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 43,016 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,399 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 26,656 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 26,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,541 miles

number plates clearly readable but letters not correctly spaced

Pass 8 Aug 2006 20,326 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 16,790 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 FKZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EO51 FKZ, 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 FKZ registered?

EO51 FKZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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