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RH51 RAT

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,201 mi
Last recorded102,201 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH51 RAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2022 102,201 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front\rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2017 77,454 miles

Small crack in screen

Pass 3 May 2016 76,261 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls cracked and perished

Fail 3 May 2016 76,261 miles

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

Both rear tyres sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 1 May 2015 74,416 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 74,416 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light shows a fault

Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,522 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2014 70,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 10 May 2013 65,912 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 60,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,106 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 55,510 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 49,314 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 45,162 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 40,444 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 35,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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RH51 RAT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RH51 RAT, 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 RH51 RAT registered?

RH51 RAT is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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The MOT history for RH51 RAT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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