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RK51 VUL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,616 mi
Last recorded65,616 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,616 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 65,616 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,172 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 44,879 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,267 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,523 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,597 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 22,673 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 19,803 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,114 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 13,765 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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RK51 VUL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RK51 VUL, 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 RK51 VUL registered?

RK51 VUL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is RK51 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 VUL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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