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AV51 NYX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,657 mi
Last recorded109,657 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 NYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 109,657 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 107,409 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 107,409 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 100,604 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 100,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 95,333 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 91,888 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 91,888 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 87,459 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 84,311 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear No Plate Starting To Seperate

Pass 22 Sep 2006 73,723 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear wheel arch liner loose at rear.

Fail 22 Sep 2006 73,723 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear wheel arch liner loose at rear.

Pass 12 Sep 2005 57,573 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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AV51 NYX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV51 NYX, 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 AV51 NYX registered?

AV51 NYX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is AV51 NYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 NYX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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