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HF51 OKZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,379 mi
Last recorded91,379 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 OKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 91,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 86,243 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,758 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 83,204 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,405 miles

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

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

wear discs

Fail 6 Aug 2013 78,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,200 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 77,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres deteriorated

coolant level very low

front and rear brake discs worn and rears also corroded

front windscreen wipers not tested

Fail 10 Aug 2012 77,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres deteriorated

coolant level very low

front and rear brake discs worn and rears also corroded

front windscreen wipers not tested

Pass 30 Jul 2011 70,640 miles

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

both front tyres are nearly on the legal limit

front and rear disc corroded and worn

oil leaK

Pass 2 Sep 2010 69,859 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Aug 2009 68,460 miles

BOth sills slightly damaged.

Front and rear brake disc,s getting rusty.

Front tyres wearing on edges.

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,460 miles

BOth sills slightly damaged.

Front and rear brake disc,s getting rusty.

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 67,751 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Both rear brake disc,s have surface rust on edges.

Fail 1 Aug 2008 67,751 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Both rear brake disc,s have surface rust on edges.

Pass 11 Jul 2007 65,052 miles

Coolant leak

Front number plate in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2006 57,058 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 43,699 miles

near side front tyre on 1.6mm

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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HF51 OKZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HF51 OKZ, 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 HF51 OKZ registered?

HF51 OKZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 October 2001.

Is HF51 OKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 OKZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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