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WA51 AMK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,487 mi
Last recorded128,487 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 AMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 128,487 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 128,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inc d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inc d bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 114,629 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in front rack ends

Pass 2 Dec 2013 105,978 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 95,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Nov 2011 86,994 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 86,994 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 76,303 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 61,603 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)

oil level near min mark

Pass 11 Dec 2008 47,543 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 45,553 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,917 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 32,948 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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WA51 AMK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WA51 AMK, 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 WA51 AMK registered?

WA51 AMK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WA51 AMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 AMK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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