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KY51 SBO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,923 mi
Last recorded155,923 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 SBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2019 155,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 153,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Dec 2017 151,659 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit an sidewall perishing

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit and sidewall perishing

engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2017 151,652 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit an sidewall perishing

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit and sidewall perishing

eml light on

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 148,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front no plate cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2015 145,865 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front no plate cracked

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Dec 2014 142,725 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 142,725 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 137,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 137,620 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 129,078 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 121,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 110,662 miles

esp warning lamp on

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 110,661 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

esp warning lamp on

Pass 9 Sep 2009 97,321 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 86,551 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 75,914 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 63,941 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 SBO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SBO, 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 SBO registered?

KY51 SBO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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