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FG51 RYD

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,937 mi
Last recorded97,937 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 RYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 97,937 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 94,596 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 90,957 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 86,854 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 86,854 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,779 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 80,779 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 74,981 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,119 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 68,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 68,194 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,559 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 61,946 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 61,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 55,760 miles

nearside side repeater lens missing

Fail 19 Jan 2008 55,760 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 12 Jan 2007 51,117 miles

front near side brake disc worpped

Fail 12 Jan 2007 51,117 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front near side brake disc worpped

Pass 6 Feb 2006 43,118 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 43,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads very low

front tryes 2mm

slight damage to nearside inner wheel rim

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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FG51 RYD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FG51 RYD, 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

How do I check the history of FG51 RYD?

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What year was FG51 RYD registered?

FG51 RYD is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is FG51 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 RYD shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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