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NK51 NHZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

46,687 mi
Last recorded46,687 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 NHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 46,687 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 45,821 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 24 Aug 2023 45,428 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 19 Aug 2022 43,887 miles

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

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

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

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

front suspension corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2022 43,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

front suspension corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 43,027 miles

Brake pedal travel close to limit

Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,947 miles

all four tyre outer walls perished and cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2019 42,937 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 42,860 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 42,787 miles

All four tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2016 42,504 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,362 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,167 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,980 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,899 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,835 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,708 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,606 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,462 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,276 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,155 miles

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 8 Sep 2005 26,742 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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NK51 NHZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 NK51 NHZ, 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 NK51 NHZ?

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What year was NK51 NHZ registered?

NK51 NHZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is NK51 NHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK51 NHZ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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