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MT51 NMY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,911 mi
Last recorded88,911 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 NMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 88,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 79,296 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 69,738 miles

Both wipers dragging across the screen.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear handbrake cable sticking slightly.

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Slight noise from the offside front wheel bearing.

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 69,738 miles

Both wipers dragging across the screen.

Nearside rear handbrake cable sticking slightly.

Slight noise from the offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,422 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,890 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 53,890 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2007 40,768 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 40,736 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,516 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 37,240 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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MT51 NMY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT51 NMY, 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

How do I check the history of MT51 NMY?

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What year was MT51 NMY registered?

MT51 NMY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is MT51 NMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT51 NMY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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