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KX51 HLH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,890 mi
Last recorded141,890 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 HLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 141,890 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear outer/ inner sill corroded and thin

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

clutch slipping

exhaust repair with bandage just before center box blowing slightly

front and rear discs heavily corroded

power steering pipes corroded on rack

Fail 10 May 2019 141,887 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/ outer sill corroded and holed at very rear within 30cm of rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both of (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear outer/ inner sill corroded and thin

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

clutch slipping

exhaust repair with bandage just before center box blowing slightly

front and rear discs heavily corroded

power steering pipes corroded on rack

Pass 2 Sep 2017 132,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2016 128,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 21 Apr 2015 125,017 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 120,994 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 117,000 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 117,000 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 108,096 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 94,710 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 81,483 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 69,219 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 64,148 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 57,575 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,025 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 HLH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HLH, 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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KX51 HLH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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