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NX51 OWO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,451 mi
Last recorded94,451 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 OWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 94,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 87,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x4 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 82,969 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x4 (3.6.B.4e)

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,010 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,520 miles

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

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

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

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

both nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

exhaust bracket broken but system not insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2014 77,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

exhaust bracket broken but system not insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2013 75,181 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 75,181 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 71,554 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,150 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,615 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,545 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,692 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,611 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,360 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 18,360 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NX51 OWO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OWO, 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 OWO registered?

NX51 OWO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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