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WX51 NRZ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,872 mi
Last recorded121,872 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 NRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 121,872 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 121,872 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 119,324 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 119,324 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 113,581 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 113,581 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 103,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 108,319 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 103,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 98,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 98,188 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 90,169 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 90,169 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

offside handbrake pivot not fully returning to its stop

Fail 6 Oct 2010 79,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

offside handbrake pivot not fully returning to its stop

Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,471 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 67,471 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2008 56,194 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 51,259 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,259 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 50,999 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 NRZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NRZ, 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 NRZ registered?

WX51 NRZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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