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HJ51 VKO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,127 mi
Last recorded79,127 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 VKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 79,127 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 68,283 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 59,067 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,927 miles

EML light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 May 2014 48,472 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 48,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,168 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 45,166 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 44,887 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 44,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,523 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,596 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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HJ51 VKO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ51 VKO, 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 HJ51 VKO registered?

HJ51 VKO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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