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RO51 ZJX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,532 mi
Last recorded165,532 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 ZJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 165,532 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked

hazard warning lamp loose in dash

Fail 14 Feb 2018 165,510 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2017 156,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' high in drivers veiw (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear inner side wall cracking

Fail 17 Feb 2017 156,329 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear inner side wall cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' high in drivers veiw (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 143,496 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 143,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 129,859 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 113,834 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 108,094 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 103,095 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 99,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 90,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 90,236 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Sep 2008 79,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 69,689 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 54,644 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 42,223 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 ZJX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RO51 ZJX, 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 ZJX registered?

RO51 ZJX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is RO51 ZJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 ZJX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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