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YK51 GKV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,824 mi
Last recorded66,824 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 GKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 66,824 miles

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

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

Play in inner steering joints

Fail 12 Dec 2015 66,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in inner steering joints

Pass 13 Dec 2014 59,601 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 51,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front registration cracked and deteriorated but not likely to be misread

n/s/f tyre on 1.6 mm legal limit and worn on outter edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and has nail in tread

o/s/f tyre cut in outter sidewall and wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm and tread cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2013 51,055 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front registration cracked and deteriorated but not likely to be misread

n/s/f tyre on 1.6 mm legal limit and worn on outter edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and has nail in tread

o/s/f tyre cut in outter sidewall and wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm and tread cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 34,127 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 32,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 30,675 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 29,104 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 29,104 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 27,467 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 25,353 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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YK51 GKV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc 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 YK51 GKV, 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 YK51 GKV registered?

YK51 GKV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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