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RJ51 KNY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,743 mi
Last recorded91,743 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 KNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 91,743 miles

Engine coolant level below the minimum limit

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering arm - inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 91,726 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Electronic Power Control (EPC) warning light status: ON

Engine coolant level below the minimum limit

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering arm - inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 88,116 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015
Fail 5 Mar 2015 85,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2014 80,104 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Hazard/direction indicators operation suspect

Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,214 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 5 Jan 2012 63,124 miles

Nearside front fog light not working

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,124 miles

Nearside front fog light not working

Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre ex mount broken

front disc worn inner brake pads low

front no plate cracked

oil leaks

temperature light on

Fail 4 Jan 2011 57,187 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre ex mount broken

e.m.l on

front disc worn inner brake pads low

front no plate cracked

oil leaks

temperature light on

Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,347 miles

Child seat fitted in o/s/r. o/s/f tyre worn on edge. Nsil in n/s/r tyre. Rear brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 53,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted in o/s/r. o/s/f tyre worn on edge. Nsil in n/s/r tyre. Rear brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 49,903 miles

Movement in o/s/f lower swivel joint. Lift in both front top suspension mountings. Front brake discs slightly worn. n/s number plate lense broken.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 47,065 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Nov 2007 47,063 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2006 43,490 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2005 40,199 miles

Front tyres worn on edgse, low & cracked on sidewalls. †Rear pads low.

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 KNY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KNY, 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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RJ51 KNY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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