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GD51 NBK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,947 mi
Last recorded86,947 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 NBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 86,947 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 82,875 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 82,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 78,963 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Dec 2019 78,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both lamps white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both front drum sticks (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2018 75,244 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Nov 2018 75,244 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides plus beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 72,833 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted at time of test

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 72,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted at time of test

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 69,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre centre of tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Fail 21 Dec 2016 69,541 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre centre of tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Pass 9 Nov 2015 66,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

eml light on

offside front , offside rear and nearside front tyres age cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2014 62,477 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 59,498 miles

engine light on

Fail 5 Dec 2013 59,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,403 miles

engine light on

Pass 1 Dec 2011 51,911 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 30 Nov 2011 51,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,088 miles

The engine light is on

Pass 30 Nov 2009 43,415 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,698 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 28,928 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 24,081 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 19,655 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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GD51 NBK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GD51 NBK, 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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GD51 NBK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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