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AK51 EBN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,408 mi
Last recorded152,408 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 EBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2020 152,408 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front suspension has slight lift in top mount

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspension has slight lift in top mount

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine mil lamp is on

middle exhaust joining sleeve in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2019 141,981 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 141,962 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 132,223 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 132,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 128,523 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 119,305 miles

EML on

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 119,305 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 108,166 miles

EML on

offside front tyre worn smooth smooth on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2014 102,406 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2013 97,828 miles

engine management light on

Fail 5 Aug 2013 97,827 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jul 2012 92,665 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 92,660 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 89,256 miles

exhast brakets rusted but still holding up.

front wipers smearing.

power steering pipe has slight leak.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 89,256 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

exhast brakets rusted but still holding up.

front wipers smearing.

power steering pipe has slight leak.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 81,739 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 65,637 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,637 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,855 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,023 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 38,625 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 28,883 miles

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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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AK51 EBN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AK51 EBN, 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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AK51 EBN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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