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NJ51 HGU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

100,332 mi
Last recorded100,332 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 HGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 100,332 miles

Both n/s and o/s front suspension strut top mountings slight play.

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure.

Various brake pipes corroding under protective coating.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 96,642 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 92,245 miles

Both o/s and n/s front strut mountings slight movement.

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 89,905 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 89,894 miles

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

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

Both outer sill repairs cannot be fully assessed.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 84,089 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 74,428 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 62,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 50,783 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,590 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 41,201 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 38,384 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,630 miles

slight front brake imbalance within 25%

Pass 21 Oct 2009 33,852 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 31,463 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,269 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,602 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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NJ51 HGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NJ51 HGU, 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 NJ51 HGU registered?

NJ51 HGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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