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RJ51 NAO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,085 mi
Last recorded125,085 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 NAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 125,085 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 125,085 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 117,996 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 110,660 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 100,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 89,619 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 75,945 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing low

Pass 8 Oct 2008 63,819 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 53,474 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 42,983 miles

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

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 NAO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RJ51 NAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ51 NAO registered?

RJ51 NAO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is RJ51 NAO safe to buy?

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