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RN51 EYM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,285 mi
Last recorded98,285 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 EYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 98,285 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn, worn edges and perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly inner edge on limit and perished

all coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear outer sills corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2020 97,497 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 97,497 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 96,508 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 95,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 95,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 95,196 miles

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

front suspensoin and brake components corroed

Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,556 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 94,556 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 94,364 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 91,413 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 85,882 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 79,714 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 71,175 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 62,569 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 52,221 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,169 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,811 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,777 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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RN51 EYM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EYM, 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 EYM registered?

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

Is RN51 EYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 EYM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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