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RA51 VAX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 VAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025
Pass 10 Apr 2024

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 78,357 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 75,292 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 72,242 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,608 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 68,604 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2019 67,463 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 67,152 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,906 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,925 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,552 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,393 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,993 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,014 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,675 miles

Front brake discs worn out and corroded

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 51,522 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,522 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,723 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,044 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,529 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,729 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 VAX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VAX, 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

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What year was RA51 VAX registered?

RA51 VAX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is RA51 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 VAX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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