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KE51 OAY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,311 mi
Last recorded133,311 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 OAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2023 133,311 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light on

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 120,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 120,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill Within 30 cm of Axle Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 106,622 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 106,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 101,036 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 101,019 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 94,961 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 94,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 89,050 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,703 miles

Front tyre treads wearing low .. no tread on inner edges

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Oil leaking around steering rack .. not dripping

Roughness in offside front wheel bearing .. advise to replace

Pass 15 Aug 2016 76,671 miles

engine covers fitted

o/s of steering rack has slight movement

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,254 miles

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight movement

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight movement

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates deteriated and corroded

o/s and n/s rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2015 75,254 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner to outer cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner to outer cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight movement

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight movement

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates deteriated and corroded

o/s and n/s rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,197 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,045 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,975 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,503 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

both front discs worn and corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 63,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

both front discs worn and corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,461 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 53,476 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,195 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,605 miles

both front tyres on legal limit//wearing out of shape on inside

Fail 4 Sep 2006 36,174 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,174 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 32,170 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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KE51 OAY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc 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 KE51 OAY, 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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KE51 OAY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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