CarVerify

Free Car Check

NG51 UTN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,242 mi
Last recorded157,242 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 157,242 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 156,854 miles

both sills soft

Pass 1 Aug 2016 145,956 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 145,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 133,582 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated of the ground

Fail 1 Jun 2015 133,582 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated of the ground

Pass 30 May 2014 122,155 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

offside rear wheel bearing noisy when wheel rotated of the ground

Pass 23 May 2013 108,315 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust mounting broken

offside + nearside rear tyres worn on inner treads

offside rear wheel bearing noisy when wheel rotated of the ground

Fail 21 May 2013 108,288 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust mounting broken

offside + nearside rear tyres worn on inner treads

offside rear wheel bearing noisy when wheel rotated of the ground

Pass 22 May 2012 98,192 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside + nearside rear brake discs outer wear surface reduced + badly worn

offside + nearside rear tyres perishing with age + worn low and uneven on inner treads

Pass 19 May 2011 91,588 miles

offside + nearside rear brake discs,outer wear surfaces corroded + pitted

Fail 19 May 2011 91,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

offside + nearside rear brake discs,outer wear surfaces corroded + pitted

Pass 26 May 2010 84,785 miles

n/s/f flasher lense cracked reqs attention

o/s/f innar tyre edge worn tracking reqs attention

Fail 25 May 2010 84,785 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f flasher lense cracked reqs attention

o/s/f innar tyre edge worn tracking reqs attention

Pass 26 May 2009 75,758 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 65,292 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 51,414 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 41,599 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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NG51 UTN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UTN, 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 UTN?

You can check the full history of NG51 UTN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NG51 UTN registered?

NG51 UTN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is NG51 UTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG51 UTN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NG51 UTN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NG51 UTN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.