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AD51 ETK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,353 mi
Last recorded119,353 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 ETK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 119,353 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 108,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 105,470 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Centre exhaust nount broken but exhaust is still secure

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

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 100,715 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front indicator faded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 100,715 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front indicator faded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 97,045 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front indicator faded

slight play inn nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2015 95,892 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

near side front tyre cut on outer side wall

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2015 95,892 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

near side front tyre cut on outer side wall

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2013 93,510 miles

n/s/f tyre tread perished and cuts to outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has deep cuts

Pass 10 May 2012 91,030 miles

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

small movement in left rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 May 2011 86,716 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 79,576 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 79,576 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 74,181 miles

2 x nails in n/s/r tyre

front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2008 68,089 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Jun 2007 60,091 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 60,091 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 52,617 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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AD51 ETK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD51 ETK, 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 AD51 ETK registered?

AD51 ETK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is AD51 ETK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 ETK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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