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VO51 FHK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,940 mi
Last recorded166,940 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 FHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 166,940 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 166,940 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 161,960 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 153,308 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 153,306 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 139,503 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 139,496 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 130,106 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 119,200 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 97,418 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 73,955 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 55,836 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 43,387 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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VO51 FHK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VO51 FHK, 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 VO51 FHK registered?

VO51 FHK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is VO51 FHK safe to buy?

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