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RE51 CJX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,921 mi
Last recorded131,921 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 CJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 131,921 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 131,920 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking off steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 123,471 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 123,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 118,955 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 113,087 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2013 108,183 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 108,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 103,822 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 94,738 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 85,529 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 74,887 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 71,847 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 71,847 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,005 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 55,005 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 38,621 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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RE51 CJX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RE51 CJX, 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 RE51 CJX registered?

RE51 CJX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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