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NG51 LRV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,965 mi
Last recorded75,965 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 LRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 75,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 74,570 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,662 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 71,662 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,899 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,816 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,085 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 42,643 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,058 miles

Brake pad warning light on

FRont wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Nov 2006 29,878 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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NG51 LRV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NG51 LRV, 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 NG51 LRV?

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What year was NG51 LRV registered?

NG51 LRV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is NG51 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG51 LRV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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