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RO51 PXJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,429 mi
Last recorded124,429 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 PXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 124,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 112,692 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 106,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 106,561 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 104,619 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre edge cracked

Nearside Rear Outer tyre edge cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2016 103,773 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm & cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering rack arm slight movement

coolant leak

Pass 25 Jul 2015 101,271 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 101,271 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

o/s/r tyre nail in it

Pass 5 Nov 2013 96,940 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 96,940 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 89,244 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

airbag light on

traction light on

Fail 15 Nov 2012 89,244 miles

Nearside Front 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 Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

airbag light on

traction light on

Pass 28 Oct 2011 82,387 miles

offside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2010 75,787 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 67,510 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 59,674 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 50,910 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 41,902 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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RO51 PXJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RO51 PXJ, 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 RO51 PXJ registered?

RO51 PXJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is RO51 PXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 PXJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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