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VK51 OFP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,530 mi
Last recorded96,530 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 OFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 96,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 93,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Mirror loose but not considered insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 93,600 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring broken x2 (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 89,917 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 89,914 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sills x2 (2.4.A.3)

Both front brake disc inner edges in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2016 86,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs in poor/worn condition

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 5 Feb 2015 82,435 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,388 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 78,388 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2013 72,493 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 72,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 65,991 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,669 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 56,379 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 50,761 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,233 miles

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,144 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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VK51 OFP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK51 OFP, 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

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What year was VK51 OFP registered?

VK51 OFP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is VK51 OFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK51 OFP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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