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WX51 NLE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,316 mi
Last recorded87,316 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 NLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 87,316 miles

Offside Rear inner cv boot is damp of oil

Offside Rear tyre tread is getting low and is starting to crack

both front shocks bottom bushes are starting to crack

Pass 13 Oct 2023 86,968 miles

Offside Rear cv boot is damp of oil

Offside Rear tyre tread is worn and is starting to crack

Fail 29 Sep 2023 86,966 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear cv boot is damp of oil

Offside Rear tyre tread is worn and is starting to crack

Pass 25 Oct 2022 86,958 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 86,944 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 85,970 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 85,418 miles

Nearside Front shock lower bush is cracking

Nearside Front tyre is cracking on the sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking on the sidewall

Offside Front shock lower bush is cracking

Offside Front tyre is cracking on the sidewall

Offside Rear inner axle boot is damp of oil

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on the the sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2018 84,752 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 84,742 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 83,917 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,807 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 81,779 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 80,568 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 80,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 79,499 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 79,498 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,642 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 67,604 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 67,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

28% inbalance in rear brakes

Pass 17 Aug 2010 63,087 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,257 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 56,917 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 56,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,884 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 45,045 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 NLE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NLE, 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

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What year was WX51 NLE registered?

WX51 NLE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is WX51 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX51 NLE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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