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KL51 CKF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

126,994 mi
Last recorded126,994 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 CKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 126,994 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 125,005 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 124,535 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 124,535 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 122,955 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 121,438 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 121,420 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 119,768 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 117,702 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 117,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 114,837 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 113,176 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 113,176 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2016 111,560 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 111,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 109,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs poor condition

full exhaust poor condition

heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Aug 2015 109,951 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs poor condition

full exhaust poor condition

heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2014 106,266 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 106,266 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 103,288 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 100,709 miles

centre exhaust mount repaired

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,600 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion and front flex joint worn

Slight play at osf steering arm

Pass 27 Jan 2011 91,996 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 86,647 miles

front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jan 2009 78,035 miles

Slight play in steering but not excessive

Pass 30 Jan 2008 68,889 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and close to wear indicators

Pass 31 Jan 2007 60,398 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 30 Jan 2006 52,760 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 52,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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KL51 CKF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 KL51 CKF, 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 KL51 CKF registered?

KL51 CKF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is KL51 CKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 CKF shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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