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N24 VWB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

109,746 mi
Last recorded109,746 miles
Recorded on17 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN24 VWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2026 109,746 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill + Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R + N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2025 107,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 105,285 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 100,014 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2021 97,350 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front to back exhaust corroded

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 95,119 miles

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

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 95,119 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 93,460 miles

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

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

front subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2019 93,460 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

front subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 91,673 miles

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

front steering and suspension components corroding

nearside rear sill corroding

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,873 miles

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

nearside sill corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2017 89,873 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside sill corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2016 86,813 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both sides sills corroding towards rear

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,717 miles

both sides sills corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2014 81,654 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 77,298 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 68,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,871 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,158 miles

front brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 55,202 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,220 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,106 miles

Exhaust centre retaining bracket broken off on welds but exhaust is still secure to vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2006 38,501 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 32,326 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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N24 VWB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N24 VWB, 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 N24 VWB registered?

N24 VWB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for N24 VWB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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