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BX51 NCZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,801 mi
Last recorded124,801 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 NCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 124,801 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 124,801 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 122,390 miles

Central STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 122,390 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 116,138 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear Outer tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 1 Dec 2014 102,201 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 101,974 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 96,575 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

small split on inner sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2011 92,018 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 92,012 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 90,937 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 89,795 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 78,628 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 78,628 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 76,565 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 71,520 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 71,520 miles

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

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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BX51 NCZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BX51 NCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX51 NCZ registered?

BX51 NCZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is BX51 NCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 NCZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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