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GY51 UKU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,020 mi
Last recorded74,020 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 UKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 74,020 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 74,018 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 71,065 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022

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

corrosion at rear

Pass 3 Aug 2021 64,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 62,609 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 60,109 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 57,217 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 57,217 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 53,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 51,285 miles

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

Offside Rear binding slightly

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,080 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,053 miles

Hub caps fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,855 miles

General corrosion to both front brake hose ferules

Light corrosion and pitting to front brake discs

Plastic arch liners preventing full examination

Some wear to front macpherson strut top mountings

Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,830 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 35,603 miles

Both front brake discs rusting on inner face.Change soon.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,603 miles

Both front brake discs rusting on inner face.Change soon.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,037 miles

N/S/F tyre on limit. Change soon.

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

O/S/F tyre down to 2.5mm.

Rust ridge on inner face of front discs.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,706 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,894 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,605 miles

left and right side front brake discs are corroded

right side outer door handle is insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2005 17,754 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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GY51 UKU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 GY51 UKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY51 UKU registered?

GY51 UKU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is GY51 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 UKU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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