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KY51 DFL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,047 mi
Last recorded107,047 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 DFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 107,047 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 107,047 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 105,335 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 105,335 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 104,082 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 25 May 2018 104,082 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 18 May 2017 103,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on shoulder

Offside Front Door stiff to open

Offside Rear Rear tyre cracking on shoulder

Temperature gauge flashing

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

Fail 18 May 2017 103,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on shoulder

Offside Front Door stiff to open

Offside Rear Rear tyre cracking on shoulder

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temperature gauge flashing

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 101,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 101,877 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre on limit

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 97,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 95,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall split/ perished

Fail 26 Apr 2014 95,364 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

coolant level below minimum

o/s/r tyre sidewall split/ perished

Pass 3 May 2013 92,633 miles

Slight leak on exhaust joint

Small chips on windscreen

Some deterioration to rear tyre carcasses

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Some wear to front macpherson strut upper mountings

Fail 3 May 2013 92,633 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight leak on exhaust joint

Small chips on windscreen

Some deterioration to rear tyre carcasses

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Some wear to front macpherson strut upper mountings

Pass 10 May 2012 84,992 miles

Damage to o/s of windscreen

Evidence of oil around steering rack and pipework

Oil leaks from engine

Parking brake notchy operation

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs worn close to service limits, rear pads 50% approx' and some drag on both.

Some deterioration to front suspension inner arm bushes

Some inbalance and uneven application to front brakes

Fail 10 May 2012 84,992 miles

Damage to o/s of windscreen

Evidence of oil around steering rack and pipework

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

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

Oil leaks from engine

Parking brake notchy operation

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs worn close to service limits, rear pads 50% approx' and some drag on both.

Some deterioration to front suspension inner arm bushes

Some inbalance and uneven application to front brakes

Pass 22 Apr 2011 71,244 miles

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

engine diag light on

Pass 1 May 2010 63,739 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge and getting close to legal limit

Pass 8 Nov 2008 47,570 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 41,076 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,519 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

some test items hidden by covers and components

Pass 2 Sep 2005 26,502 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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KY51 DFL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KY51 DFL, 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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KY51 DFL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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