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NG51 VSY

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,587 mi
Last recorded65,587 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 VSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2011 65,587 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,587 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,517 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 62,517 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,462 miles

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,614 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 44,614 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 40,504 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 34,257 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 34,257 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,895 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 26,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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 VSY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG51 VSY, 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

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What year was NG51 VSY registered?

NG51 VSY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is NG51 VSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG51 VSY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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