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NL51 OBJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,397 mi
Last recorded110,397 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 OBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 110,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 110,396 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 99,166 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on outside edge

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Sep 2009 99,166 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn bald on outside edge

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,692 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 79,821 miles

discs corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2007 79,821 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2006 69,151 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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NL51 OBJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NL51 OBJ, 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 NL51 OBJ registered?

NL51 OBJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is NL51 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL51 OBJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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