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KX51 DHG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

185,669 mi
Last recorded185,669 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 DHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 185,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Check engine light on

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 185,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Check engine light on

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Pass second attempt (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 184,602 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 184,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 182,111 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 182,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/ inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 180,399 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 177,460 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 176,093 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 174,067 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 165,255 miles

engine management lamp on dash

play in o/s/f steering rack/end

Fail 6 Nov 2015 165,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

engine management lamp on dash

play in o/s/f steering rack/end

Pass 27 Oct 2014 153,131 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 140,235 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 140,234 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 129,267 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 115,942 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 105,160 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 90,730 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 76,622 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 62,713 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,732 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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KX51 DHG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 KX51 DHG, 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 KX51 DHG registered?

KX51 DHG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 September 2001.

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