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KY51 XZZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,500 mi
Last recorded121,500 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 XZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 121,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 117,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 112,662 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 105,483 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 105,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 97,707 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 91,473 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 86,663 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 80,368 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 75,006 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 65,145 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 55,568 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 55,551 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 47,694 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 47,694 miles

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

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 XZZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY51 XZZ registered?

KY51 XZZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is KY51 XZZ safe to buy?

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