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FN51 KHG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,191 mi
Last recorded100,191 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 KHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2023 100,191 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective corroded leaking (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at Catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 97,566 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 95,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 95,506 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 93,645 miles

all suspension components corroded

brake discs surface corrosion

brake pipes corroded in places

front lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2019 91,463 miles

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

front lower wishbones rear bushes deteriorated

metal brake pipes corroded in places

springs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 89,041 miles

Front Both indicators starting to flash white

Nearside Rear Tyre fearthering inner edge

Offside Front Brake pads worn 20% more than n/s

Offside Rear Hand brake leaver on caliper not returning to stop

Offside Rear Tyre tread low in centre

Pass 6 Sep 2017 86,018 miles

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly and pads worn lower than lower than otherside.

Fail 5 Sep 2017 85,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill rear end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill rear end holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly and pads worn lower than lower than otherside.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 83,101 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 83,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 80,365 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 80,365 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,113 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,040 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,677 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 70,677 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,372 miles

offside rear disc rusty on inside edge

Fail 25 Aug 2011 67,334 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear disc rusty on inside edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,445 miles

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

both front indicators slightly discoloured.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,715 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 52,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 46,459 miles

Oil leak

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

slight uneaven wear on both front tyres

Fail 15 Aug 2006 46,423 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

slight uneaven wear to both front tyres

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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FN51 KHG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FN51 KHG, 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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FN51 KHG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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