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RJ51 CHC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,358 mi
Last recorded108,358 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 CHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 108,358 miles

Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2020 108,358 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2019 108,047 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 108,042 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear wheel bearings not checked due to binding rear brakes

Pass 29 Sep 2018 102,390 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 102,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,296 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 102,296 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 99,870 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 94,354 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 91,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 91,110 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 85,123 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 85,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 80,458 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 80,424 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 75,087 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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RJ51 CHC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RJ51 CHC, 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 RJ51 CHC registered?

RJ51 CHC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RJ51 CHC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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