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ND51 KHU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,472 mi
Last recorded174,472 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND51 KHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 174,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 174,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction control light also on (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 134,515 miles

Chips in windscreen

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Recommend attention soon (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 159,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Chips in windscreen

Engine management light on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Recommend attention soon (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 142,363 miles

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

Exhaust system - centre hanger corroded/broken

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

Minor panel damage - offside sill

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear bench folded/loaded - rear seat belts/buckles not tested

Temporary fuel cap fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Nov 2015 142,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust system - centre hanger corroded/broken

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

Minor panel damage - offside sill

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear bench folded/loaded - rear seat belts/buckles not tested

Temporary fuel cap fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Mar 2015 130,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 2 Dec 2014 125,626 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)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 118,833 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2013 108,479 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 94,063 miles

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

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

offside rear trailing arm bush slightly displaced in housing

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,824 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 80,023 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 75,516 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 69,873 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 63,208 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2007 63,208 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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ND51 KHU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ND51 KHU, 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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ND51 KHU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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