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GK51 ZFL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,326 mi
Last recorded152,326 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 ZFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 152,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn unevenly

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 152,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing after market lights fitted (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 148,115 miles

Brake discs lightly corroded.

Nearside lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split.

Pass 2 Aug 2019 145,596 miles

Off side front fog lamp not working

Park brake efficiency only just achieved

Fail 2 Aug 2019 145,594 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Off side and near side (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near side front @ inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Head lamps tarnished

Off side front fog lamp not working

Off side front tyre wearing @ edges

Park brake efficiency only just achieved

Pass 10 Aug 2018 142,531 miles

Near side wish bone rear bush starting to split

Off side and near side sills slightly damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2017 140,389 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 140,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 137,517 miles

Engine burning oil

Front indicators pale

Head lamps slightly tarnished, beam image blurred

Oil leak @ engine

Pass 31 Jul 2015 131,948 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 131,948 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 126,507 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 5 Aug 2014 126,486 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 123,293 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 123,290 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 114,007 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 105,238 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Aug 2011 105,238 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Aug 2010 93,851 miles

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

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

Slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 13 Aug 2010 93,851 miles

Slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2009 82,792 miles

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

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Aug 2008 74,851 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 66,805 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 66,803 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 61,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 61,049 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 ZFL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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