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PK51 KUS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,742 mi
Last recorded125,742 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 KUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 125,742 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 119,662 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 111,310 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 100,114 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 93,333 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 93,333 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 86,074 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 74,595 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 70,566 miles

1/ n/s/f tyre has a number of cuts in outer sidewall (not resulting in exposed cords )

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,138 miles

cut in sidewall of tyre but no cord showing

unable to check nsr seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 63,528 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE REPLACED BY CUSTOMER WAS PUNCTURED WHEN RETURNED FOR TEST. PUNCTURE REPAIRED

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 63,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 55,870 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 55,870 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 51,745 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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PK51 KUS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc 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 PK51 KUS, 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 PK51 KUS registered?

PK51 KUS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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