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RG51 FBF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,277 mi
Last recorded90,277 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 FBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 90,277 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 85,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 85,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension strut top mount has slight play, near and offside

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, front to rear pipe at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, on near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside front valve stem deteriorated

Nearside rear valve stem deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 72,934 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside front valve stem deteriorated

Nearside rear valve stem deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,428 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 63,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 57,046 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 55,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2013 55,416 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 54,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,140 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 41,466 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 32,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,776 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,754 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 31,754 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front disc lipped

nearside front tyre wall damage

Pass 26 Sep 2005 21,717 miles

Off side front indicator lens cracked

Off side rear stop light came on with a tap

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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RG51 FBF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RG51 FBF, 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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RG51 FBF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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