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RV51 SJV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,749 mi
Last recorded104,749 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 SJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 104,749 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 104,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength On Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength On Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,205 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 96,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake tight

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 93,663 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 90,592 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 88,122 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 88,122 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,457 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)

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 18 Jul 2011 79,388 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2010 72,359 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

weld broken on centre exhaust bracket

Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,359 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

weld broken on centre exhaust bracket

Pass 24 Feb 2009 64,591 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 57,539 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Nearside Front 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 5 Mar 2008 57,539 miles

Nail in front tyre

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 2 Nov 2006 37,578 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 27,078 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 27,078 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SJV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 RV51 SJV, 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 RV51 SJV registered?

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

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