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RJ51 RPY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,223 mi
Last recorded101,223 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 RPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 101,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 93,312 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not tested due to child seat

Pass 11 May 2017 86,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 78,824 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both front anti roll bar D-bushes

slight play in both front top strut mounts

slight play in nearside front lower arm ball joint

Pass 21 Mar 2014 63,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 63,540 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,152 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,197 miles

rear disc pads low

slight distortion o/s rear tyre tread

steering angle light on

Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,991 miles

205/55/16 goodyear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

esp light on

nearside front brake discs corrodeing on inner surface

rear axle beam bushes splitting

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,565 miles

esp warning light on

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,893 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 36,893 miles

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

205/55/16 goodyear eagle touring

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

traction control light on

Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,207 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner tread

Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RPY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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