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WX51 NKH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,788 mi
Last recorded133,788 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 NKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 133,788 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 133,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 123,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 123,263 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 113,643 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 103,312 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 92,033 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 82,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 71,944 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 60,029 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 59,938 miles

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

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

antiroll bar plastic collars split not resulting in movement advise replacement

cemter exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Oct 2007 48,659 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 48,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 39,437 miles

Near Side Rear Brake Binding

Pass 13 Oct 2005 30,609 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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WX51 NKH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WX51 NKH, 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 WX51 NKH registered?

WX51 NKH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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The MOT history for WX51 NKH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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