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AP51 NTF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Lpg 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,187 mi
Last recorded146,187 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 NTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 146,187 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

warning light on dash

Pass 2 Sep 2019 145,175 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 145,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 143,143 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 140,851 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 135,540 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 135,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 128,634 miles

1/ nail in n/s rear tyre

2/ slight damage to windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2014 121,719 miles

Engine Management Light is ON

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 121,719 miles

Engine Management Light is ON

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 113,377 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 105,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 105,076 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 91,803 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 76,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 76,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 69,194 miles

slight damage to n /s outer sill

Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,050 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,140 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,320 miles

slight damage to n/s outer sill †slight leak on n/s rear shock absorber †o/s rear tyre at legal limits

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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AP51 NTF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AP51 NTF, 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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AP51 NTF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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