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RX51 GSZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,536 mi
Last recorded106,536 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 GSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 106,536 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring rubber mounting missing but spring is secure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper coil spring rubber mounting missing but spring is secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 101,354 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 2 Jul 2018 101,354 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 1 Jul 2017 96,540 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 91,949 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 87,355 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 83,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,056 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust mounting braket broken

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Jun 2011 61,678 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,882 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 47,560 miles

advise offside front indicator lens holed

Fail 21 Aug 2008 41,412 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

rear bumper scratched,dent in n/s/r,scratch o/s/r

Pass 21 Aug 2008 41,412 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

rear bumper scratched,dent in n/s/r,scratch o/s/r

Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,826 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 34,826 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front registration plate cracked

front wiper blades judder in operation

nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,205 miles

front discs badly corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

o/s/f tyre punctured

p.a.s pipe starting to weep

rear wheels starting to bind

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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RX51 GSZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RX51 GSZ, 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 RX51 GSZ registered?

RX51 GSZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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