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RV51 NFC

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,834 mi
Last recorded116,834 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 NFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 116,834 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 plus cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 116,834 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 plus cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 112,965 miles

Drivers door handle difficult to operate

Engine covers fitted

Lowering springs have been fitted

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

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 106,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

OS door handle difficult to use.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 106,740 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Drivers door difficult to open from outside.

Engine management light lit on dashboard.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 101,623 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 101,587 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,459 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 82,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

front wipers split

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,798 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 70,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,156 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,749 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,924 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 29,050 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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RV51 NFC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RV51 NFC, 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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RV51 NFC is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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