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RA51 KWM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,014 mi
Last recorded102,014 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 KWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 102,014 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 102,009 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 100,834 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 98,990 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 98,981 miles

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

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

No 1 spark plug loose

Pass 8 Jul 2016 94,966 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 90,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 9 Jul 2015 90,722 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2014 86,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhuast center mount corroded and deteriated

n/s/f inner steering joint has slight play

rear both sides sills has traces of boddy filler

Pass 20 Jan 2013 74,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 62,308 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,611 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,418 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 45,434 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,187 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

bonnet relase handle inscure

Pass 28 Oct 2006 38,539 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 30,636 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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RA51 KWM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RA51 KWM, 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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RA51 KWM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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