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KX51 VFV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,672 mi
Last recorded121,672 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 VFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 121,672 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Indicator lamp lens cracked,advise only ,amber bulb

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 121,672 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Indicator lamp lens cracked,advise only ,amber bulb

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 113,666 miles

Central exhaust mount broken but system adequately secured

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rear of engine, not excessive ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 113,666 miles

Central exhaust mount broken but system adequately secured

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak rear of engine, not excessive ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 105,720 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 99,778 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight lift in front top suspension mounts - not excessive

wheel caps fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 96,265 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 94,582 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,509 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 89,918 miles

Offside rear and both front coil springs corroded

Offside rear inner pad worn very close to limit

Rear discs corroded on inner edge

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,918 miles

Offside rear and both front coil springs corroded

Offside rear inner pad worn very close to limit

Rear discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 82,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake discs corroded at outer edges (pads are good)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 82,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded at outer edges (pads are good)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 74,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2010 74,860 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2009 69,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 25 Mar 2008 63,684 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,819 miles

air bag warning light staying on

Fail 30 Mar 2006 51,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 51,533 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 VFV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VFV, 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 KX51 VFV registered?

KX51 VFV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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