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P10 RKO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,657 mi
Last recorded85,657 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 RKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 85,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 85,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,086 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

OSF windscreen damaged not in view of road

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

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

Wear in suspension bushes

Pass 2 Jul 2010 74,214 miles

Corrosion on brake discs.

Corrosion on brake pipes.

NSF door handle insecure.

OSF tyre on legal limit at test.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 74,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Corrosion on brake discs.

Corrosion on brake pipes.

NSF door handle insecure.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,942 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 62,942 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 5 Feb 2008 64,098 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 57,441 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 57,370 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 47,696 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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P10 RKO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P10 RKO, 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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P10 RKO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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