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RO51 WNK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,042 mi
Last recorded129,042 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 WNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 May 2021 129,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 127,384 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 127,384 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 126,017 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 126,017 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))

Pass 11 May 2018 123,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2017 118,157 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 118,132 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 110,620 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 102,718 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 102,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 95,422 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 95,422 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 78,235 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 78,235 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2012 78,235 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 70,391 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,882 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 45,166 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 45,166 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 37,903 miles

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 Jun 2006 24,870 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 20,990 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 WNK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WNK, 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 RO51 WNK registered?

RO51 WNK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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