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EJ51 RVO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,173 mi
Last recorded102,173 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 RVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 102,173 miles

Rear Tyres Cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2018 102,173 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Tyres Cracking

Fail 30 Mar 2018 101,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML IS ON.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 97,081 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 93,846 miles

PROMPT rear exhaust deteriorated and slightly leaking

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2015 90,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 90,235 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2014 86,086 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 80,385 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,075 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 66,730 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 60,831 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,624 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 52,277 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,545 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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EJ51 RVO 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 80%.

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 EJ51 RVO, 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 EJ51 RVO registered?

EJ51 RVO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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