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GK51 OKE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,455 mi
Last recorded101,455 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 OKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 101,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil light on

Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,002 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 98,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 94,461 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 94,410 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 84,375 miles

Engine management light staying on

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs worn/corroded

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

Offside rear outer sill damaged

Offside rear wheel bearing appears noisy on rotation

Fail 22 Jun 2016 84,375 miles

Engine management light staying on

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs worn/corroded

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear outer sill damaged

Offside rear wheel bearing appears noisy on rotation

Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

cat loose inside exhaust

Pass 30 Jun 2014 64,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,063 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre`s splitting on inner sidewalls

offside rear tyre deteriated

Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,361 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 39,357 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 29,601 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 27,729 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 27,722 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,316 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,940 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 21,660 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 21,660 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 OKE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKE, 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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GK51 OKE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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