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DY51 NVE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,496 mi
Last recorded88,496 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 NVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 88,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

Fail 1 May 2013 88,496 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

Fail 3 Jan 2012 70,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 70,966 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 64,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate discoloured

Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate discoloured

Pass 25 Nov 2009 57,968 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 52,704 miles

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 13 Nov 2007 45,433 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 38,593 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 38,593 miles

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

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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DY51 NVE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DY51 NVE, 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 DY51 NVE registered?

DY51 NVE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is DY51 NVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 NVE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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