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X851 NBK

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,681 mi
Last recorded119,681 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX851 NBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 119,681 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 111,129 miles

EML on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 94,159 miles

squeak when reversing unable to ascertain where from as not apparent during test.

Fail 23 Apr 2019 94,123 miles

Emissions not tested unable to sustain a steady 2500 - 3000 revs cuts off just below or revs excessively just between (8.2.1.2 (d))

squeak when reversing unable to ascertain where from as not apparent during test.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,113 miles

MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres perished

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear brake pad starting to break up

Fail 24 Apr 2017 83,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres perished

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear brake pad starting to break up

Pass 29 Apr 2016 80,246 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,155 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,342 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 65,339 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 65,288 miles

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)

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

drivers seat will not tilt forward

Pass 14 Mar 2013 63,083 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 63,063 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)

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,878 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 57,878 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,713 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 50,084 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 50,084 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 45,673 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

service lamp on

Fail 12 Feb 2008 41,628 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,628 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,135 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2007 38,071 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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X851 NBK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X851 NBK, 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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X851 NBK is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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