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KE51 UVO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

93,523 mi
Last recorded93,523 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 UVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 93,523 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 93,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 93,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 86,534 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 86,532 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to both rear brake hoses leading to brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 86,260 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 86,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,804 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight exhaust leak

Pass 24 Oct 2019 84,364 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 82,794 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 82,794 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 81,431 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,803 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 79,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 77,340 miles

EML lamp on

Pass 10 Dec 2014 73,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 69,917 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,082 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 61,882 miles

slight leak o/s inner cv boot

Pass 10 Dec 2010 56,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 56,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,317 miles

Exhaust Centre mount broken off on welds,but secure vehicle

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

Offside inner Driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 10 Dec 2008 45,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 45,503 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 40,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,936 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 24,562 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 UVO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UVO, 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 UVO registered?

KE51 UVO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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