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NX51 FGU

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,065 mi
Last recorded127,065 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 FGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 127,065 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

EML on

Offside Front Corner sill heavily corroded not within prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2022 125,921 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine Management Light on

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 125,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine Management Light on

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 123,889 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Front both front suspension top mount slight play

Fail 24 Mar 2020 123,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Front both front suspension top mount slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2019 122,613 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 122,611 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 121,218 miles

Engine management fault lamp illuminated.

Front and rear brake discs corroded on braking faces.

Multiple metal brake pipes have various corroded sections.

Nearside rear brake components showing signs of heat build-up.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 121,218 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced Sub-frame section damaged. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine fault lamp illuminated on dashboard.

Front and rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Headlamp lenses faded slightly.

Nearside rear brakes showing signs of heat build-up.

Pass 29 Oct 2016 112,559 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 101,383 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 101,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 91,688 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 80,700 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 80,700 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 75,877 miles

Rear axle bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 19 Nov 2012 75,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear axle bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 12 Aug 2011 72,694 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 65,801 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,527 miles

OFFSIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR IS DAMAGED

Fail 26 Sep 2008 58,527 miles

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

OFFSIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR IS DAMAGED

Pass 19 Sep 2007 51,749 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 51,742 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,662 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES ARE BINDING SLIGHTLY. OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED

Pass 30 Sep 2005 37,834 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 FGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FGU, 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 FGU registered?

NX51 FGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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