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W11 RAH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

60,868 mi
Last recorded60,868 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW11 RAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 60,868 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 59,860 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2024 59,128 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 57,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 56,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 55,828 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 55,812 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 55,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 55,548 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 54,990 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 54,154 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 53,473 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 53,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 52,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 52,786 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,229 miles

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

slight bind on n/s rear brake

Fail 7 Jan 2015 50,229 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

slight bind on n/s rear brake

Pass 7 Jan 2014 49,289 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 44,909 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 44,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 42,389 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,090 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 38,547 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 38,544 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,463 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 37,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 36,323 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 35,199 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 30,747 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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W11 RAH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W11 RAH, 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 W11 RAH registered?

W11 RAH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is W11 RAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W11 RAH shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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