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SK51 DHP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,979 mi
Last recorded85,979 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 DHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 85,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Sep 2019 85,979 miles

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

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,414 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 80,414 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 76,453 miles

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

eml light on

wipers smearing

Fail 27 Jun 2017 76,453 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

eml light on

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Jun 2016 70,846 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

eml on

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,593 miles

engione management light on

Fail 12 Jun 2015 65,593 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engione management light on

Pass 20 Jun 2014 59,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cat heat shield insecure

eml on

lambde senser wireing touching exhaust

wipers smearing screen

Fail 20 Jun 2014 59,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

cat heat shield insecure

eml on

lambde senser wireing touching exhaust

wipers smearing screen

Fail 5 Jun 2013 53,414 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eml on

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/r numberplate lamp cover missing

n/s/r tyre deteriated

rear numberplate faded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,414 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)

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

eml on

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/r numberplate lamp cover missing

n/s/r tyre deteriated

rear numberplate faded

Fail 6 May 2011 45,372 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml

oil "4"

Pass 6 May 2011 45,372 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

eml

oil "4"

Fail 15 Mar 2010 39,662 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,662 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,135 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,488 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 31,488 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,187 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 26,187 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center exhaust mount may be part missing

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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SK51 DHP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK51 DHP, 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 SK51 DHP registered?

SK51 DHP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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