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RF51 NYV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,181 mi
Last recorded147,181 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 NYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2018 147,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

headlamp lenses dim

Pass 29 Mar 2017 136,274 miles

nearside sill corroded but not holed

Pass 21 Mar 2016 125,163 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 125,163 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 109,892 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 109,892 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 98,318 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 92,340 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 88,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,044 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,385 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2010 74,385 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2009 66,155 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 42,285 miles

2k approx left on front brake pads

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in nearside front fog lamp lens

nearside front wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 20 Jan 2006 32,084 miles

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

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

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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RF51 NYV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF51 NYV, 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 RF51 NYV registered?

RF51 NYV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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