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SV51 KHU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,210 mi
Last recorded75,210 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 KHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 75,210 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front indicator lens missing

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 75,167 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front indicator lens missing

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 72,590 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 72,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 65,394 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine oil low

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre low on tread and side wall cuts

nearside rear brake hose steel pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre low on edges

offside sill damage

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 30 Nov 2015 65,394 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine oil low

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre low on tread and side wall cuts

nearside rear brake hose steel pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre low on edges

offside sill damage

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,671 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 58,927 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

oil filter leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2012 56,689 miles

both rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 56,687 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2011 53,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cat heat shield loose

front brake pads low light on dash

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2011 53,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cat heat shield loose

front brake pads low light on dash

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,360 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no plate damaged

handbrake feels rough in operation

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2010 50,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no plate damaged

handbrake feels rough in operation

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,792 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,197 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,454 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,734 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 18,249 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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SV51 KHU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SV51 KHU, 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 SV51 KHU registered?

SV51 KHU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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