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KE51 UKW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,670 mi
Last recorded79,670 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,695 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

funny smell from drivers seat base?

Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,288 miles

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Fail 2 Dec 2013 60,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,900 miles

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Fail 19 Nov 2011 53,004 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 53,004 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 50,945 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 48,867 miles

side wall of offside tyre cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2008 40,018 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 43,202 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 43,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 38,592 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2005 33,939 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 UKW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KE51 UKW, 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 KE51 UKW registered?

KE51 UKW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is KE51 UKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 UKW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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