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FE51 GOK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,145 mi
Last recorded91,145 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 GOK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,145 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

front brake performance slightly out of balance

Pass 6 Feb 2017 82,621 miles

engine light on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2016 75,602 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 71,749 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 71,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 66,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,257 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 58,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

R/H Front tyre worn on edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 58,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

R/H Front tyre worn on edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 52,215 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,845 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,286 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,061 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,633 miles

rear tyres just legal

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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FE51 GOK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FE51 GOK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE51 GOK registered?

FE51 GOK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is FE51 GOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 GOK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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