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WX51 NLG

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,714 mi
Last recorded84,714 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 NLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 84,714 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 83,187 miles

exhaust very rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,871 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,682 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 69,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,912 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

slight drag o/s/f wheel.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 61,909 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

slight drag o/s/f wheel.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,302 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 56,302 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,004 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,908 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 NLG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NLG, 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 NLG registered?

WX51 NLG is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is WX51 NLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX51 NLG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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