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YX51 WKZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,329 mi
Last recorded70,329 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 WKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 70,329 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre not fitted as per sidewall instructions

Fail 28 Jun 2021 70,329 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre not fitted as per sidewall instructions

Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,707 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 69,707 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,590 miles

advise, centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Nov 2015 61,821 miles

advise, centre exhaust bracket broken

advise, osr numberplate light cover broken

Fail 16 Nov 2015 61,821 miles

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

advise, centre exhaust bracket broken

advise, osr numberplate light cover broken

Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,912 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 53,912 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 50,486 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

wiper blades split

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,049 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 41,380 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,337 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,388 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,538 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Sep 2006 25,558 miles

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

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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YX51 WKZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YX51 WKZ, 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

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What year was YX51 WKZ registered?

YX51 WKZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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