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RE51 CKP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,735 mi
Last recorded138,735 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 CKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 138,735 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 138,735 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported weld broken on bracket (7.1.1)

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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 119,855 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 104,462 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 101,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eml light on

Fail 28 Aug 2014 101,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml light on

Pass 2 Sep 2013 96,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front nearside brake disc inner face edge rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2013 96,828 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions lamp on dash on

front nearside brake disc inner face edge rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2012 87,775 miles

front tyres edges worn

rear nearside brake pads worn

Pass 7 Mar 2011 80,570 miles

front brake discs corroded and badly worn

front brake pads close to limit

rear brake pads low

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Apr 2010 77,813 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,643 miles

engine light on

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres slightly out of shape

slight scratch on windscreen

Fail 28 Mar 2009 69,643 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine light on

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres slightly out of shape

slight scratch on windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2008 59,452 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 48,018 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 48,018 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,237 miles

slight split in n/s/f wiper blade

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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RE51 CKP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 RE51 CKP, 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 RE51 CKP registered?

RE51 CKP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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