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GK51 AUC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,432 mi
Last recorded107,432 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 AUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 107,432 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 107,432 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 102,602 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 102,602 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 99,779 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 99,575 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 99,575 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,580 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 96,443 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 96,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 93,310 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 93,310 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 90,668 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 88,838 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 85,851 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 83,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 83,340 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 80,959 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 78,125 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 74,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise condensation behind o/s/r light cluster

advise front brakes squeaky

advise low tread o/s/f tyre

advise n/s/r tyre,tyre walls cracking

advise rear number plate delaminating

advise wear to rear brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2008 74,499 miles

advise condensation behind o/s/r light cluster

advise front brakes squeaky

advise low tread o/s/f tyre

advise n/s/r tyre,tyre walls cracking

advise rear number plate delaminating

advise wear to rear brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2007 72,811 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 71,030 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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GK51 AUC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GK51 AUC, 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 GK51 AUC registered?

GK51 AUC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is GK51 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK51 AUC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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