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RE51 XRS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,228 mi
Last recorded102,228 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 XRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 102,228 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 95,968 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,072 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 90,053 miles

Offside Front 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)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 5 Jul 2014 90,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2013 83,587 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,745 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,345 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 68,397 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 62,453 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 50,760 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,846 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 25,745 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 23,452 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 XRS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RE51 XRS, 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

How do I check the history of RE51 XRS?

You can check the full history of RE51 XRS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RE51 XRS registered?

RE51 XRS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is RE51 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 XRS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE51 XRS have outstanding finance?

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