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HV51 XDK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,803 mi
Last recorded102,803 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 XDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 102,803 miles

Both rear lower sill panels surface corrosion

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2018 102,803 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Both rear lower sill panels surface corrosion

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 100,795 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear parking brake effort weak

both rear inner sills slight corrosion

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 92,122 miles

both front anti roll bar inner bushes worn/ slight play

nearside front wiper blade poor clearing

slight corrosion at rear inner sills

Pass 27 Nov 2015 89,639 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 84,903 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

n/s rear brake grabbing slightly

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Nov 2013 78,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 72,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 72,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 59,785 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 59,785 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,349 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,944 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 48,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 42,052 miles

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 16 Nov 2006 34,127 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 27,922 miles

advise:slight bind to rear brakes. †

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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HV51 XDK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 HV51 XDK, 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 HV51 XDK registered?

HV51 XDK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is HV51 XDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 XDK 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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