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GY51 NBM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

153,973 mi
Last recorded153,973 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 NBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 153,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 151,240 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 151,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 148,972 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

near side front track rod ball joint into steering rack slight play

Fail 13 Jun 2020 148,972 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

near side front track rod ball joint into steering rack slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2019 143,079 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s tie/track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 134,722 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 134,662 miles

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

Undertray insecure n/s/f wheel arch liner rubbing on tytre (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2017 126,135 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 117,849 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 106,726 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 30 Apr 2014 91,484 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,484 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 87,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 87,341 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 82,026 miles

Both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,101 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front numberplate cracked

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 74,101 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs corroded

Front numberplate cracked

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 63,837 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,281 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 52,568 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 1 Oct 2007 48,248 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,813 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 41,813 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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GY51 NBM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc 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 GY51 NBM, 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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GY51 NBM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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