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WX51 NLF

2001 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,101 mi
Last recorded101,101 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Type 287,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 NLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 101,101 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 100,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 97,674 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,742 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 96,633 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 96,501 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 94,380 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 92,952 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 90,412 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 90,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,267 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 86,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 84,084 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 83,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,604 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 57,856 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 57,856 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 57,806 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside handbrake cable starting to split

Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,376 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 52,866 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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WX51 NLF is a 2001 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 87,232 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX51 NLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WX51 NLF registered?

WX51 NLF is a 2001 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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