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R11 CJN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,193 mi
Last recorded108,193 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 CJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 108,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 100,425 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 100,425 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 92,626 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 92,626 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 84,231 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 84,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,255 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 72,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,469 miles

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

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

traction control light is on

Fail 8 Mar 2011 61,469 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

traction control light is on

Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,263 miles

1 Engine management light and esp light on.2 Offside front tyre soft.Offside rear tyre starting to misshape and over half worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 55,263 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

1 Engine management light and esp light on.2 Offside front tyre soft.Offside rear tyre starting to misshape and over half worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 42,717 miles

Customer advised of possible wheel bearing noise at 60 mph from rear. No fault noted at time of test. Please have re checked in 4 weeks.

Front brake discs pitted and worn on inside edge

Near side rear tyre wearing out of shape

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side front eye brow from head light missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Warning light on dash? Fault with electronic pedal?

Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,717 miles

Customer advised of possible wheel bearing noise at 60 mph from rear. No fault noted at time of test. Please have re checked in 4 weeks.

Front brake discs pitted and worn on inside edge

Near side rear tyre wearing out of shape

Off side front eye brow from head light missing

Warning light on dash? Fault with electronic pedal?

Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,278 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 34,136 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,508 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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R11 CJN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R11 CJN, 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 R11 CJN registered?

R11 CJN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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