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KW51 AGX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,021 mi
Last recorded160,021 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 AGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 160,021 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 160,021 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 138,938 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 134,377 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 126,479 miles

OSR tyre tread low and slightly perished.

Oil residue at gearbox.

Slight play at NSR wheel bearing.

Slight play at OSF inner steering rack joint.

Fail 20 May 2013 126,479 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

OSR tyre tread low and slightly perished.

Oil residue at gearbox.

Slight play at NSR wheel bearing.

Slight play at OSF inner steering rack joint.

Pass 23 May 2012 117,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 May 2012 117,750 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 May 2011 108,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear discs corroded

light play in both steering rack arms

Pass 25 May 2011 108,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear discs corroded

light play in both steering rack arms

Pass 3 Jun 2010 97,571 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside track arm slight play

Pass 19 May 2009 87,717 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 76,654 miles

parking bvrake lever has a long travel

Pass 19 Nov 2007 74,390 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 61,276 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 61,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 48,788 miles

wear both front tyres borderline

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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KW51 AGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KW51 AGX, 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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KW51 AGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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