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KX51 HND

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,826 mi
Last recorded80,826 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 80,826 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 80,826 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 77,594 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot pin holed

Offside Rear brake disc scored

both front tyres worn bold inner edges 3mm

both headlamps poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2019 73,582 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 69,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 69,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 67,138 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 64,222 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 64,222 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing all (4.2.A.1e)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,267 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,264 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 58,237 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,757 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,845 miles

N/S front tyre has a damage to side wall.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 50,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S front tyre has a damage to side wall.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 45,659 miles

advisory.nearside rear tyre,deterioration/cracks around tread wall.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 45,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advisory.nearside rear tyre,deterioration/cracks around tread wall.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,049 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres starting to crack & perish ect

offside front tyre inner side wall starting to split

Pass 3 Jul 2009 41,437 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 38,173 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 38,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 31,052 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 31,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 20,756 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 HND is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HND, 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 HND registered?

KX51 HND is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is KX51 HND safe to buy?

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