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WF51 KZB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,432 mi
Last recorded132,432 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 KZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 132,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 127,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 127,520 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 124,185 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

slight misting to headlamps

surface corrosion to sills

Fail 1 Nov 2016 124,184 miles

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

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

front suspension bushes worn

head light lenses misted

plastic under trays fitted

tank strap corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 122,710 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

plastic guards fitted

rear beam corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 122,710 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

child seat fitted

plastic guards fitted

rear beam corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 119,560 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 119,560 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 116,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 111,666 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 106,576 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 106,576 miles

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 98,563 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 91,926 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 82,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 82,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 77,637 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 77,637 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,457 miles

rear brakes slightly binding when wheels turned by hand.

thorne in n/s/f tyre side wall.

Pass 21 Sep 2005 57,447 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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WF51 KZB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF51 KZB, 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 WF51 KZB registered?

WF51 KZB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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