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RJG 700S

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,375 mi
Last recorded109,375 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJG 700S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 109,375 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 109,112 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 109,028 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 108,141 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 107,708 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 107,563 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2021 107,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 107,018 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 106,328 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 103,732 miles

CAT heat shield damaged & sump

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil And slight movement (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 91,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 91,286 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 81,928 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,206 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,498 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,485 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 60,182 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket weld broken away but still supporting system

front brake disc`s worn on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2010 60,182 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre exhaust bracket weld broken away but still supporting system

front brake disc`s worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,416 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 51,416 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,337 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,798 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 30,173 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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RJG 700S is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJG 700S, 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 RJG 700S registered?

RJG 700S is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is RJG 700S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJG 700S shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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