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T7 NJM

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

151,160 mi
Last recorded151,160 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 NJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 151,160 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 149,797 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 147,961 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 146,763 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 145,550 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 143,938 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 142,729 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 140,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2018 135,585 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 131,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated started to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated started to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2016 126,738 miles

Exhaust catalyst heat shield corroded and loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2015 121,493 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 116,003 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 109,946 miles

rear pads at 2mm just passed

top shock absorber mounts worn

Fail 23 May 2013 109,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 104,326 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 104,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2011 97,205 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 91,656 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 91,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 18 May 2009 84,144 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 84,144 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 75,527 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 65,949 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 54,785 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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T7 NJM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T7 NJM, 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 T7 NJM registered?

T7 NJM is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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