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NK51 EJE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,847 mi
Last recorded106,847 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 EJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023 106,847 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 103,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 103,557 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 99,973 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 99,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 96,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s main (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking intread

Pass 9 Oct 2019 92,757 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 92,757 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 87,900 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 84,741 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 84,741 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 83,646 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2016 83,645 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,772 miles

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

engine cover fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 9 Oct 2015 80,771 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter corroded (7.2.3)

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

engine cover fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 3 Oct 2014 70,951 miles

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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,957 miles

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine management lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 1 Sep 2012 61,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 Sep 2012 61,517 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Aug 2011 53,606 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,221 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,178 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all discs have slight rusting on inner and outer face

Fail 10 Sep 2009 42,162 miles

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)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all discs have slight rusting on inner and outer face

Fail 16 Jul 2007 37,023 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,023 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,575 miles

brakes in poor condition. † †shjocker covers split

Fail 21 Jul 2006 30,575 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION. PADS WORN. † †FRONT SHOCKER DUST SEALS SPLIT.

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

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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NK51 EJE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 NK51 EJE, 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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NK51 EJE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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