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RF51 ZGG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,296 mi
Last recorded151,296 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 ZGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 151,296 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 141,313 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 141,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 129,112 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2014 117,582 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 106,947 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 94,874 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 92,548 miles

Centre exhaust mount loose.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 92,548 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre exhaust mount loose.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 87,176 miles

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

centre exhaust mount damaged

near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2010 81,745 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,873 miles

registration plates deteriorating

Pass 19 May 2008 51,965 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 51,955 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

small chip in screen, slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 18 May 2007 46,370 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 45,129 miles

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

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

advise some small amount of play in top mounts.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 39,243 miles

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

Offside Front 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 ZGG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZGG, 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 ZGG registered?

RF51 ZGG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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