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RF51 NYZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,781 mi
Last recorded74,781 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 NYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 74,781 miles

EML on.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 74,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML on.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 70,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 64,888 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 64,888 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 62,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 60,578 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,429 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 59,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. Adjusted (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 56,558 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 56,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front healight lens deteriated affecting beam pattern

Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,316 miles

Both front light lens starting to deteriate

Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,315 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 52,315 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre 2.7mm wearing on edge. both rear tyres starting to crack

rubbing noise from nearside rear brake assembly

Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,087 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,726 miles

reversing light not working

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,232 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 44,236 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 42,027 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 42,027 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,161 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 36,252 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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RF51 NYZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NYZ, 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 NYZ registered?

RF51 NYZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is RF51 NYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 NYZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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