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NL51 ZSF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,866 mi
Last recorded110,866 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 ZSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 110,866 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 108,380 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 108,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 105,889 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 103,500 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 103,500 miles

Central Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 99,340 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 99,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 96,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2014 92,974 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 6 Feb 2013 13,920 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 13,920 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 77,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre close to limit and sidewall poor

Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,865 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 56,958 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,958 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,515 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre outer side wall split but not exposing cords

Fail 24 Apr 2009 55,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre outer side wall split but not exposing cords

Pass 9 May 2008 51,389 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 47,427 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 39,732 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 ZSF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZSF, 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 ZSF registered?

NL51 ZSF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is NL51 ZSF safe to buy?

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