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SP51 BKX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,555 mi
Last recorded70,555 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 BKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2012 70,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,555 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 67,515 miles

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

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

o/s/f subframe damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2011 67,515 miles

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

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)

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

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

o/s/f subframe damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,576 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 57,576 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,180 miles

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

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,734 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 41,466 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 41,438 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 34,314 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 34,314 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (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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SP51 BKX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SP51 BKX, 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

How do I check the history of SP51 BKX?

You can check the full history of SP51 BKX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP51 BKX registered?

SP51 BKX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is SP51 BKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 BKX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP51 BKX have outstanding finance?

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