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GL51 KYX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,432 mi
Last recorded93,432 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 KYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 93,432 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 89,119 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 89,108 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/side outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 74,034 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 74,034 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,472 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 72,612 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,666 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 57,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,209 miles

both front and rear discs worn

rear brake pads wearing

Fail 19 Mar 2008 39,209 miles

rear brake pads wearing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front and rear discs worn

Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,966 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 24,815 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 24,185 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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GL51 KYX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GL51 KYX, 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 GL51 KYX registered?

GL51 KYX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is GL51 KYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 KYX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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