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SP51 NND

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,504 mi
Last recorded131,504 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 NND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 131,504 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 131,481 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 123,600 miles

Nearside Rear Inner n/s rear tyre tread feathered on inner

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 116,057 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 107,182 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 97,533 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 90,461 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 81,982 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 73,967 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 64,541 miles

slight play in top suspension bushes both sides

Pass 2 Dec 2008 53,885 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 43,686 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 43,686 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 41,515 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 35,959 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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SP51 NND is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SP51 NND, 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 SP51 NND registered?

SP51 NND is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is SP51 NND safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 NND shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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