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X811 VWU

2001 Reliant Robin

Turquoise Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,765 mi
Last recorded64,765 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Reliant Robin31,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX811 VWU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 64,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 64,744 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 63,057 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 61,671 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 61,671 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 7,852 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 7,662 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 6,005 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 6,005 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 3,886 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 3,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front axle strengthing bracket cracked

Rear rear prop shaft uj excive free play

Pass 15 Jul 2019 100,941 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 100,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 99,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 99,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on drum (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 96,062 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on drum (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 92,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front swing arm bushes deteriorated

fuel cap seal cracked

n/s/r flasher slight interaction with side light

o/s/r park brake bit down on output

slight lift on king pin

Fail 21 Jul 2016 92,478 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure mount broken off (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front swing arm bushes deteriorated

fuel cap seal cracked

n/s/r flasher slight interaction with side light

o/s/r park brake bit down on output

slight lift on king pin

Pass 5 Aug 2015 85,791 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

fuel cap seal small cracks

swing arm bushes at front slight deterioration

Fail 4 Aug 2015 85,731 miles

Centre Front Radius arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

fuel cap seal small cracks

swing arm bushes at front slight deterioration

Fail 25 Jul 2014 80,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres wear on edges

slight lift kin pin

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,501 miles

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

rear tyres wear on edges

slight lift kin pin

Pass 19 Jul 2013 77,460 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 74,532 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010
Fail 7 Jul 2010 70,999 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,260 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,414 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 67,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 64,166 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 54,088 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 54,088 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?

Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
1,464
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
4,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 2,808
Stop lamp not working 2,413
Headlamp aim too high 1,292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,201
Headlamp not working on main beam 1,087
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X811 VWU is a 2001 Reliant Robin in Turquoise with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 31,546 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 2,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X811 VWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 25 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X811 VWU registered?

X811 VWU is a 2001 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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