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KV51 HYS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,820 mi
Last recorded51,820 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 HYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 51,820 miles

Damage to both O/S and N/S sills.

Nearside Rear Noise coming from the rear wheel when rotated, but not from the wheel bearing.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 51,820 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Damage to both O/S and N/S sills.

Nearside Rear Noise coming from the rear wheel when rotated, but not from the wheel bearing.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 51,207 miles

Engine undertray missing.

Engine undertray side covers insecure.

Exhaust heat shield loose at rear for front box / cat.

Nearside Sill damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2024 51,207 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine undertray missing.

Engine undertray side covers insecure.

Exhaust heat shield loose at rear for front box / cat.

Nearside Sill damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2023 50,549 miles

undertray missing at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2022 49,627 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jul 2022 49,627 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected when brake peddle is depressed (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2021 48,723 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 48,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 48,673 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 48,619 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 48,498 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 48,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

D S C light on

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,415 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 48,261 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,998 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 47,998 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,815 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,412 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,060 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,292 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 39,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,137 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,875 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 23,810 miles

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

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,810 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,263 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 18,871 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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KV51 HYS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV51 HYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV51 HYS registered?

KV51 HYS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is KV51 HYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV51 HYS shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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