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OW51 KNS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,207 mi
Last recorded99,207 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 KNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 99,207 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust heatshield insecure

handbrake just met requirement

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 93,091 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2015 93,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,390 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn out of shape

oil filler cap missing

Fail 20 Jun 2014 81,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn out of shape

oil filler cap missing

Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre stepped and low on inner edge

slight damage to offside front wheel rim on inner edge

slight play in offside front lower arm ball joint

Fail 3 Jun 2013 71,723 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre stepped and low on inner edge

slight damage to offside front wheel rim on inner edge

slight play in offside front lower arm ball joint

Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2012 55,075 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,305 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,151 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,450 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 20,546 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 16,757 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 15,071 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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OW51 KNS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OW51 KNS, 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 OW51 KNS registered?

OW51 KNS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is OW51 KNS safe to buy?

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