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RV51 UZS

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,555 mi
Last recorded92,555 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 UZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 92,555 miles

engine smoking

Fail 28 Sep 2016 92,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine smoking

Pass 3 Oct 2015 86,448 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,304 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 4 Sep 2013 78,935 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 78,919 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 74,438 miles

center brake light not working

Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,555 miles

traction control light on

Fail 31 Aug 2011 68,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on dash

traction control light ondash

Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,954 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,854 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,715 miles

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

rear n/plate fadding

Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,126 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear n/plate fadding

wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,201 miles

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

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

rear n/plate fadding

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 UZS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UZS, 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

How do I check the history of RV51 UZS?

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What year was RV51 UZS registered?

RV51 UZS is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is RV51 UZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 UZS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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