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KR51 NHA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,634 mi
Last recorded92,634 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 NHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2017 92,634 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust emits excessive blue smoke (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre severly cracking/split up and this one has multi punchtures

Offside Front tyre has cracks to whole tyre however cords not exsposed

Offside Rear Inner seat belt webbing is very mouldy

Front very hard to select gears reverse being the worse

Fail 15 Feb 2017 92,631 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excess corrossion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing rubber blade ripped (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excess corrossion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove air freshener ()

Nearside Front tyre delambinating/cracking however no cords exposed but tyre has multipul punchures

Offside Front trye is delambinating however no cords exposed

Fail 5 Dec 2013 91,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 91,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Dec 2012 87,517 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight binding on off side rear

Pass 24 Dec 2012 87,517 miles

slight binding on off side rear

Pass 4 Jan 2012 79,316 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 71,891 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 60,495 miles

Windscreen wiper blades - Both worn or splitting at ends

Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,619 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 56,619 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 48,712 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 39,755 miles

advise nearside rear tyre tread getting low

advise: offside rear tyre tread getting and has uneven wear

Pass 16 Dec 2005 31,921 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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KR51 NHA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KR51 NHA, 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 NHA registered?

KR51 NHA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is KR51 NHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 NHA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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