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GV51 GKD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,362 mi
Last recorded134,362 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 GKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 134,362 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 133,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 133,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 133,045 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 128,910 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 128,910 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 125,776 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 125,776 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 122,610 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 122,603 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 113,195 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 110,002 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 110,002 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 101,886 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 101,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 100,238 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside wiper blade torn on ends but still clears effectively.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 96,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front antiroll bar D rubbers slightly worn

slight brake bind both rear brakes

Pass 8 Jan 2013 93,547 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2013 93,547 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 89,465 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 85,204 miles

Front and rear tyre check 2000 miles

Pass 8 Jan 2010 77,293 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 69,032 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 69,032 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 63,466 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 53,275 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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GV51 GKD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV51 GKD, 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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GV51 GKD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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