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NL51 XCA

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,344 mi
Last recorded154,344 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 XCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 154,344 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 150,610 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 146,974 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 143,357 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 139,110 miles

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 5 Oct 2013 135,324 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 129,261 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 123,231 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 123,231 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 115,936 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 109,492 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 102,177 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 93,079 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 93,079 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2006 74,276 miles

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

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 XCA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XCA, 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 XCA registered?

NL51 XCA is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is NL51 XCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL51 XCA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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