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EU51 NFE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,323 mi
Last recorded111,323 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 NFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 111,323 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 111,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 110,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 107,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush showing signs of wear. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush showing signs of wear. (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are showing signs of corrosion at the top and the bottom. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 107,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Unable to adjust the head light height / level due to headlight lens being discoloured / deteriorated. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Unable to adjust the head light height / level due to the headlight lens being discoloured / deteriorated. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush showing signs of wear. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush showing signs of wear. (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are showing signs of corrosion at the top and the bottom. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 105,994 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,469 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,065 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 88,433 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 28 Feb 2013 82,942 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 77,965 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 77,965 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 73,962 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,962 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 67,922 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 62,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 62,289 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,962 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 47,247 miles

n/s/r tyre perished. advise should be replaced

Fail 24 Oct 2006 47,247 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre perished. advise should be replaced

Pass 19 Oct 2005 40,527 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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EU51 NFE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EU51 NFE, 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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EU51 NFE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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