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KE51 ULG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,033 mi
Last recorded119,033 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 ULG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 119,033 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front wishbone rear bushes worn (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak bad oil leak on engine advise further investigation ()

kirbing damage to n/s front tyre wall .. not down to cord but advise keeping a regular check on it or change at earliest convienience

n/s rear footbrake imbalance only just passed test advise adjustments or repairs at earliest convienience

Pass 6 May 2016 116,836 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 116,835 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal pipes to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 114,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 106,411 miles

E M L warning on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Jul 2014 105,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

E M L warning on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2013 100,981 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 100,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 95,408 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine light on indicating fault.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2012 95,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on indicating fault.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 85,874 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 85,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Fail 30 Oct 2010 77,672 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 77,672 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2009 69,822 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 58,454 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 47,099 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 42,792 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 ULG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

KE51 ULG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is KE51 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 ULG 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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