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GN51 NWO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,398 mi
Last recorded115,398 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 NWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 115,398 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 20 Aug 2020 115,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine management light is on

Pass 31 Aug 2019 104,696 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 90,328 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 80,291 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 80,291 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 69,414 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 69,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted

engine running rough

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside and offside headlamp glasses starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

headlamp glasses starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Aug 2014 53,398 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 22 Aug 2013 48,926 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 21 Aug 2013 48,922 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

windscreen scratched

Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,928 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust corroded

engine hunting on idel

engine light on

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 44,928 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust corroded

engine hunting on idel

engine light on

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,414 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 41,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

all tyres perished and cracked

osf and nsf tyres wearing on in ner edges

osr and nsr tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,759 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2010 37,759 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads 75-80% worn

Oil leak

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

Screen wash old and turned to gel

Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,282 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,473 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 29,887 miles

as per test 302670737263

Fail 18 Aug 2007 29,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

indicators showing white

play in rack under load

Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,384 miles

drivers side door handle loose

Pass 23 Aug 2005 24,219 miles

front wipers not very good

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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GN51 NWO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GN51 NWO, 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 GN51 NWO registered?

GN51 NWO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GN51 NWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 NWO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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