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WX51 FFK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,391 mi
Last recorded140,391 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 FFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 140,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 140,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 131,647 miles

brake pedal has slight increased travel but considered excessive

nearside and offside sills front to back have slight damage

Pass 14 Sep 2012 121,813 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 121,813 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 10,174 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 98,291 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 98,291 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 85,832 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 71,519 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,918 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 59,918 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 46,726 miles

rear tyres distorted

Fail 8 Sep 2006 46,726 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres distorted

Pass 15 Sep 2005 36,777 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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WX51 FFK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WX51 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.

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What year was WX51 FFK registered?

WX51 FFK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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