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NX51 FMG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,626 mi
Last recorded89,626 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 FMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,626 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 89,604 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,126 miles

play in inner rack joints

Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,413 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 79,413 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,442 miles

n/s rear tyre outer wall cracked

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s racck end has slight play

Fail 25 Mar 2014 76,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

n/s rear tyre outer wall cracked

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s racck end has slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,930 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 62,503 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 62,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 60,663 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,372 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,720 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,156 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 39,380 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 32,167 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 FMG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX51 FMG, 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 FMG registered?

NX51 FMG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is NX51 FMG safe to buy?

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