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X825 NJB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,944 mi
Last recorded157,944 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX825 NJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 157,944 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 149,051 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 149,037 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 139,805 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 120,469 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 120,469 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 102,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sat nav removed from windscreen

Fail 6 Jan 2012 102,201 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sat nav removed from windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2011 85,676 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 73,198 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 73,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

high level brake light missing

offside inner cv boot split leaking grease

Pass 5 Nov 2008 67,869 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 67,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 56,199 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,759 miles

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

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

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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X825 NJB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X825 NJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X825 NJB?

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What year was X825 NJB registered?

X825 NJB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X825 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X825 NJB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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