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RY51 AOA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,365 mi
Last recorded139,365 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 AOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 139,365 miles

windscreen is cracked not in drivers view.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 136,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 130,969 miles

spare wheel fitted nsf

oil warning light on

crack in windscreen zone A

engine management light on

Fail 7 Sep 2015 130,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in windscreen zone A

engine management light on

oil warning light on

spare wheel fitted nsf

Pass 9 Sep 2014 119,869 miles

exhaust blow

ns mirror cover loose

osf tyre worn

rear discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2013 112,025 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 112,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine management light on

nearside rear brake showing signs of binding

Pass 16 Nov 2012 106,939 miles

advise rear number plate

Fail 22 Nov 2011 100,793 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 100,793 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 97,827 miles

centre exhaust mounting snapped off. (not a major support bracket)

chip in screen

loose mirror cover nearside front

nearside front indicator bulb fading

Fail 18 Nov 2010 97,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

centre exhaust mounting snapped off. (not a major support bracket)

chip in screen

loose mirror cover nearside front

nail in nearside rear tyre. (non repairable puncture)

nearside front indicator bulb fading

Pass 11 Dec 2009 94,535 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 87,433 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 74,847 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 3 May 2006 56,206 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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RY51 AOA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY51 AOA, 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 RY51 AOA registered?

RY51 AOA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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