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WU51 FFK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,697 mi
Last recorded12,697 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 FFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 12,697 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 12,695 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 7,590 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 5,700 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 3,032 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 903 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 94,742 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 94,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Low reserve travel on parking brake.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 73,066 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 73,066 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 58,815 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,260 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 22,612 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 19,299 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 19,299 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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WU51 FFK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WU51 FFK, 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

How do I check the history of WU51 FFK?

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What year was WU51 FFK registered?

WU51 FFK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is WU51 FFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 FFK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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