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X212 NGJ

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,042 mi
Last recorded133,042 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX212 NGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 133,042 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2018 133,042 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2018 132,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All tyres perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all,coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front sill holed outside perscribed area

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 130,046 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 127,342 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 116,337 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 111,038 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 106,658 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 102,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 98,101 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 91,923 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre has slight cracking on side wall

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 91,923 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside rear tyre has slight cracking on side wall

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 78,316 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 63,633 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 62,396 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear view mirror slightly loose

Fail 11 Aug 2007 62,396 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear view mirror slightly loose

Pass 2 Dec 2006 65,735 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 52,853 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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X212 NGJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X212 NGJ, 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 X212 NGJ registered?

X212 NGJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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