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KR51 AOA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,159 mi
Last recorded125,159 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 AOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 125,159 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 120,744 miles

Front directional indicators white

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 114,092 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 114,639 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2014 109,672 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 106,618 miles

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

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

engine malfunction indicator light on

Pass 10 Aug 2013 106,618 miles

engine malfunction indicator light on

Pass 28 Jun 2012 92,148 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 90,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 88,345 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn

rear brake balance

steering rack play

windscreen damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2009 86,262 miles

right rear light security

steering rack play

windscreen damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2009 86,262 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

right rear light security

steering rack play

windscreen damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2008 76,085 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 75,675 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 62,788 miles

left rear lamp security

power steering fluid bottle insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2006 50,058 miles

front brake balance

left front tyre sidewall damaged

power steering bottle insecure

rear disc pads worn

Fail 25 Nov 2006 50,020 miles

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

front brake balance

left front tyre sidewall damaged

power steering bottle insecure

rear disc pads worn to 1.6mm

Pass 19 Nov 2005 36,795 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2005 36,795 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear 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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KR51 AOA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KR51 AOA, 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 KR51 AOA registered?

KR51 AOA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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