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GK51 HYR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,745 mi
Last recorded86,745 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 HYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 86,745 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 86,736 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 86,287 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 86,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 73,264 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 60,198 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

off side front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,919 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 48,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 43,054 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,707 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 40,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 35,277 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 30,714 miles

all tyres wearing close to limits

Pass 4 Jun 2005 22,502 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 HYR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK51 HYR, 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 HYR registered?

GK51 HYR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is GK51 HYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK51 HYR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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