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RL51 CXK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,923 mi
Last recorded85,923 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 CXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 85,923 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 83,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 83,511 miles

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

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 1 Nov 2013 81,054 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 79,439 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 79,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,065 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 76,122 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,272 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 65,682 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 58,920 miles

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

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm on inner & outer bands

offside front tyre below 1.6mm on inner band

Pass 8 Dec 2006 50,155 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 39,331 miles

Offside Front 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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RL51 CXK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RL51 CXK, 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

How do I check the history of RL51 CXK?

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What year was RL51 CXK registered?

RL51 CXK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is RL51 CXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 CXK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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