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NL51 WCU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,030 mi
Last recorded97,030 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 WCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2017 97,030 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

center brake light not working

engine cover fitted

spare wheel flat

Fail 26 May 2016 96,999 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 top mounts (2.4.G.2)

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

brakes slightly spongy

Pass 15 May 2015 92,053 miles

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

center brake light in op

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 15 May 2015 92,053 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

center brake light in op

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 17 May 2014 87,350 miles

Oil leak

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

driver seat belt slightly fluffy

front both side shock absober corroded

front to rear exhaust corroded

nearside front coil spring corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

petrol tank support corroded

rear both sides shock absorber corroded

rear exhaust support crack

Pass 21 May 2013 81,771 miles

brake pipes appear to be corroding under protective coating

o/s sill corroding badly

Fail 17 May 2013 81,771 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes appear to be corroding under protective coating

o/s sill corroding badly

Pass 15 May 2012 78,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 68,626 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 61,412 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 54,357 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 47,435 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,712 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 41,350 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006

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 WCU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NL51 WCU, 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 NL51 WCU registered?

NL51 WCU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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