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KJ51 DJD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,991 mi
Last recorded89,991 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 DJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer handle broken (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover damaged (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has small cut in sidewall

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

Offside Front Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover damaged (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 89,991 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer handle broken (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover damaged (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has small cut in sidewall

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

Offside Front Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover damaged (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,525 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 84,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre has fine cracks on outer sidewall

Fail 23 Dec 2014 84,537 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre has fine cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,185 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 76,689 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

Pass 5 Dec 2011 71,681 miles

n/s no plate lamp dim

Fail 5 Dec 2011 71,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

n/s no plate lamp dim

Pass 5 Nov 2010 71,210 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,153 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,179 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,736 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 38,934 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 34,355 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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KJ51 DJD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green 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 KJ51 DJD, 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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KJ51 DJD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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