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KT51 CYJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,412 mi
Last recorded125,412 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 CYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 125,412 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 123,563 miles

Exhaust heat shield adrift

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 May 2020 123,563 miles

Exhaust heat shield adrift

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

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 106,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 105,801 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 94,414 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 94,414 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 89,288 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 83,054 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 80,901 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 80,901 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,194 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 75,194 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,969 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,961 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,672 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,445 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,967 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 30,963 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,880 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 16,401 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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KT51 CYJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KT51 CYJ, 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 KT51 CYJ registered?

KT51 CYJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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