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X459 NKO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,195 mi
Last recorded119,195 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 NKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 119,195 miles

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

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack-end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear hand brake has low reading

Oil leak ()

nearside front seat belt buckle damaged but still working

temporary full cap fitted

Fail 15 May 2018 119,191 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack-end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack-end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear hand brake has low reading

Oil leak ()

nearside front seat belt buckle damaged but still working

temporary full cap fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 112,458 miles

EML light on

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

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

Nearside Front inner rack-end

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

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

Offside Front inner rack-end

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 112,458 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front inner rack-end

EML light on

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

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

Nearside Front inner rack-end

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 112,402 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

1. Offside front lower wishbone rear bush starting to split. 2. Slight wear in nearside of steering rack. 3. Both front tyres wearing low on inside edges.

4. Damage to nearside and offside outer sills, no sharp edges at time of test.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 105,396 miles

Both front outer sills damaged

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on outer and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on outer and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 103,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front outer sills damaged

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on outer and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Obd light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on outer and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,002 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 92,002 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 75,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Jan 2012 63,108 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 63,108 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 62,572 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 62,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,720 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 46,253 miles

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2008 40,509 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,405 miles

front number plate damaged

head lights dim

n/s number plate light dim

Fail 18 Jan 2007 34,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front number plate damaged

n/s number plate slightly dim

Pass 14 Jan 2006 30,617 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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X459 NKO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X459 NKO, 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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X459 NKO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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