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GD51 NCU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,924 mi
Last recorded69,924 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 NCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 69,924 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 67,570 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 67,570 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 65,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all four brake pipes corroded but not seriously weakened

all four suspension coil springs corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Jan 2021 63,242 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 63,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 60,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 56,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 53,489 miles

O/S/F seat belt fraying

O/S/R brake pipe to caliper corroded(with built in flexi)

all tyre valves perishing

both front indicators starting to show white light advice replacements soon

both front tyres wearing slightly uneven in tread/O/S/F wearing more on inner edge and have minor perishing

brake pipes to and from N/S/R hoses corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

corrosion to O/S/R coil spring on upper coils

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

minor perishing in both rear tyres

rear brake discs fairly corroded

rear part of brake pipe front to rear corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2018 53,489 miles

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

O/S/F seat belt fraying

O/S/R brake pipe to caliper corroded(with built in flexi)

all tyre valves perishing

both front indicators starting to show white light advice replacements soon

both front tyres wearing slightly uneven in tread/O/S/F wearing more on inner edge and have minor perishing

brake pipes to and from N/S/R hoses corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

corrosion to O/S/R coil spring on upper coils

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

minor perishing in both rear tyres

rear brake discs fairly corroded

rear part of brake pipe front to rear corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,512 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly nearside and offside front (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 46,326 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,421 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 40,537 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 37,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 34,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,126 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 29,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,952 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 24,568 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 21,268 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 NCU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NCU, 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 GD51 NCU registered?

GD51 NCU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is GD51 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD51 NCU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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