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KY51 JEU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,442 mi
Last recorded171,442 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 JEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 171,442 miles

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2016 165,269 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre mount broken and heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2016 165,264 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre mount broken and heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2015 158,869 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 147,397 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)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 147,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 136,748 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 123,051 miles

exhaust catalyst rattling

Pass 20 Aug 2011 115,820 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

offside front tyre outer side wall slightly worn

Fail 20 Aug 2011 115,820 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre outer side wall slightly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 107,365 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 97,184 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 97,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,429 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 72,309 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 59,540 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 47,121 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 JEU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KY51 JEU, 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 KY51 JEU registered?

KY51 JEU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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