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VX51 NYB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,949 mi
Last recorded101,949 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 NYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 101,949 miles

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 84,201 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 68,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,303 miles

Oil leak

both front wiper blades smearing

front nearside tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

nearside rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation of its structure

Fail 8 Oct 2013 66,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

nearside rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation of its structure

Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre cracked on the outer side wall and tread

Fail 25 Oct 2012 64,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr tyre cracked on the outer side wall and tread

Fail 19 Oct 2012 64,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

borth top front suspension mounts slight play

near side front tyes slight cut in side wall

Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,314 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 60,292 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2010 60,292 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,848 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes only just requirements for braking imbalance

Pass 16 May 2008 53,860 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2007 48,007 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 40,149 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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VX51 NYB 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 VX51 NYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX51 NYB?

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What year was VX51 NYB registered?

VX51 NYB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is VX51 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX51 NYB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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