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NX51 CWV

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,047 mi
Last recorded107,047 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 CWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 107,047 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 105,567 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 103,656 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 103,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 101,057 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 101,057 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 98,357 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 98,207 miles

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

E.m.l lamp on

both front suspension arm rear bushes have play

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2017 95,584 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner rear bushers (2.4.G.2)

both head lights dull

warning lights on in dash

Fail 13 Feb 2017 95,584 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner rear bushers (2.4.G.2)

both head lights dull

warning lights on in dash

Pass 20 Feb 2016 92,161 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 87,041 miles

OSR brake binding slightly

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 85,425 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded and loose but exhuast still secure

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 79,859 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded and centre exhaust joining sleeve corroded

Engine managment light on

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 74,512 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

centre mounting insicure

Fail 29 Feb 2012 74,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre mounting insicure

Pass 15 Feb 2011 66,888 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,910 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 56,298 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 56,257 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 51,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 51,236 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,486 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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NX51 CWV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NX51 CWV, 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 NX51 CWV registered?

NX51 CWV is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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