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PK51 UUW

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,096 mi
Last recorded66,096 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 UUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 66,096 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 66,096 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,002 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 61,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 59,809 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

brake pipes greased

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2016 58,700 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 3 Nov 2016 58,700 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,907 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,038 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread an inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 8 Nov 2012 51,086 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,729 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 47,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,751 miles

offside front tyre has a small cut in sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,766 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 38,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 38,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 35,516 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 32,915 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 29,690 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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PK51 UUW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UUW, 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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PK51 UUW is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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