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KE51 OYG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,385 mi
Last recorded52,385 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 OYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 52,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad warning light on (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

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

rear inner pads about 75% worn

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 24 Oct 2017 52,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad warning light on (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

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

rear inner pads about 75% worn

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Oct 2016 49,296 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,356 miles

n s r floor slightly damiged

Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,148 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 43,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,593 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 36,987 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHT CUT

Fail 17 Aug 2011 34,522 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 34,522 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,409 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 31,408 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 28,163 miles

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,163 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 612,067 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 612,067 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,615 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 18,007 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 OYG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYG, 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 KE51 OYG registered?

KE51 OYG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is KE51 OYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 OYG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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