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BT51 NBG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,939 mi
Last recorded111,939 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 NBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 111,939 miles

eml light on

Fail 4 Apr 2018 111,939 miles

Air suspension accumulator displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

eml light on

Pass 19 Oct 2013 107,588 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 102,260 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 91,591 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 91,951 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2010 77,010 miles

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

front brake discs heavily corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2010 77,010 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

front brake discs heavily corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,133 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 71,080 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 65,491 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 54,867 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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BT51 NBG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BT51 NBG, 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 BT51 NBG registered?

BT51 NBG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is BT51 NBG safe to buy?

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