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RN51 ENP

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,199 mi
Last recorded111,199 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 ENP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 111,199 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 106,576 miles

Front tyre's wearing low inside edge's

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyre's cracked & perished

n/s/f wheel out of shape

Fail 21 Mar 2018 106,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front tyre's wearing low inside edge's

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyre's cracked & perished

n/s/f wheel out of shape

Pass 16 Mar 2017 101,826 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 93,306 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,884 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,465 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 75,626 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken off

Fail 21 Mar 2013 75,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,381 miles

Front anti-roll bar slightly corroded and bushes worn

Non genuine wheel bolts fitted

Slight corrosion/pitting on inner surface of front brake discs

Wiper blades split and worn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,206 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,612 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,411 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,593 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 51,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 47,286 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 42,724 miles

BRAKE PADS LOW FRONT AND REAR

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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RN51 ENP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RN51 ENP, 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 RN51 ENP registered?

RN51 ENP is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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