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KS51 YLX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,062 mi
Last recorded99,062 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 YLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 99,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 99,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 95,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 95,604 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 90,774 miles

Central Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 90,760 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot not securing on secondary lock

slight play offside of steering rack

Fail 17 Apr 2018 85,359 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot not securing on secondary lock

slight play offside of steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

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

drivers door handle sticks some times

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,820 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 77,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,685 miles

chip to screen

rear no plate discoloring

slight play to stearing arm inner ball joint

Pass 16 May 2014 68,396 miles

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

managment lamp on

Fail 10 May 2013 65,930 miles

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

all brake discs corroding

management lamp on

Pass 10 May 2013 65,930 miles

all brake discs corroding

management lamp on

Pass 19 May 2012 64,252 miles

front number plate damaged

management lamp on

Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,068 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 58,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chip to screen

front brake pads worn low

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,305 miles

chip to screen

front brake pads worn low

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,319 miles

chip to windscreen

rear tyres wearing out of shape

wiper blades poor

Pass 20 Mar 2008 47,865 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,636 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 42,532 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 42,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KS51 YLX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KS51 YLX, 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 KS51 YLX registered?

KS51 YLX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is KS51 YLX safe to buy?

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