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NL51 XCG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

176,312 mi
Last recorded176,312 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 XCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2016 176,312 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint and back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front outer sill holed but not within 30cm of any testable item

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

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

engine light on during test

Pass 5 Aug 2015 170,346 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 163,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 163,199 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 161,272 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 161,272 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 157,472 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 157,468 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 148,455 miles

rear brake disc's in poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2011 148,455 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake disc's in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2010 136,857 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 136,857 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 128,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust heat shields insecure

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f door hard to open

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut

Pass 26 Mar 2009 128,900 miles

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

exhaust heat shields insecure

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f door hard to open

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut

Pass 1 Apr 2008 124,949 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 124,949 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 120,193 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 107,658 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 107,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XCG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XCG, 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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NL51 XCG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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