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SN51 RFJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,547 mi
Last recorded75,547 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 RFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 75,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 72,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly worn and pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror casing loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 65,408 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 57,983 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 52,655 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 52,652 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure metal bracket broken away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens poor (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps yellow bulb (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens poor (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 47,703 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 46,815 miles

Front and rear suspension components are corroded and front brake callipers corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both are cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 45,637 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 45,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,738 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,943 miles

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

both rear tyres have deep cracks on outer walls

under side components have general corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,900 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,600 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on outside wall

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,788 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,485 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,589 miles

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

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

front discs corroding on inner edges

service

Pass 19 Jul 2010 33,846 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,632 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,731 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 25,712 miles

esp warning light on

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside front door lock damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,478 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 20,646 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 20,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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SN51 RFJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SN51 RFJ, 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 SN51 RFJ registered?

SN51 RFJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is SN51 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 RFJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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