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KX51 VFZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,057 mi
Last recorded83,057 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 VFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 83,057 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 83,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 79,861 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 75,038 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 75,036 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 70,994 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 66,630 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 66,622 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,622 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 62,495 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 62,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 53,213 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,026 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 40,023 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,687 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,142 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 24,634 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,561 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 VFZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

KX51 VFZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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The MOT history for KX51 VFZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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