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MF51 KVR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,697 mi
Last recorded140,697 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 KVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 140,697 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 132,895 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 120,778 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 113,327 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 18 Dec 2012 106,151 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 106,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 97,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 97,826 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 91,682 miles

rear brakes n/s + o/s binding slightly

Fail 14 Dec 2010 91,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes n/s + o/s binding slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2009 84,422 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 84,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 78,162 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)

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

rear bumper damage to o/s

Pass 5 Dec 2007 64,764 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2006 58,506 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 58,504 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 52,174 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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MF51 KVR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MF51 KVR, 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 MF51 KVR registered?

MF51 KVR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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