MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passenger airbag turned off.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passenger airbag turned off.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear tyres wearing low,nearside sill panel damaged,exhaust centre bracet broken.
rear tyres wearing low,nearside sill panel damaged,exhaust centre bracet broken.
offside wiper blade splitting,chip in windscreen
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
chip in windscreen,front and rear brake pads wearing low,oil leak
chip in windscreen,front and rear brake pads wearing low,oil leak
Stone chip to front screen †engine oil leak
some wear to both front tyres †rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges
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GU51 KPE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 GU51 KPE, 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 GU51 KPE registered?
GU51 KPE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is GU51 KPE safe to buy?
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