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KY51 JFG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

47,067 mi
Last recorded47,067 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 JFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 47,067 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 46,849 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 46,414 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 45,647 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension corroded

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension corroded

Upper cover fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2023 45,647 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension corroded

Upper cover fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 45,177 miles

Engine upper and lower covers fitted

Gearbox oil leak

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 43,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front slight oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2020 42,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight oil leak

upper covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 41,278 miles

slight oil leak

suspension corroded

upper covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 39,697 miles

Breather pipe to rocker cover split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Two

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 38,253 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All suspension rusty (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 38,253 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All suspension rusty (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 36,689 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 24 Aug 2015 35,152 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2015 35,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s headlamp glass missing

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads worn

right rear tyre tread worn

Pass 27 Aug 2013 31,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2012 29,735 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,069 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,754 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 22,244 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,692 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,694 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,525 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 JFG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 JFG, 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 JFG registered?

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

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