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YN51 XNX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,057 mi
Last recorded159,057 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 XNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 159,057 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 154,613 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 154,613 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front 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 21 Mar 2015 148,978 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 141,221 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 132,033 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside windscreen wiper split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 126,060 miles

Light surface corrosion of all brake discs(standing?) Trim panel missing lhf passenger door)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 120,937 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 120,937 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 106,825 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre uneven wear / flatspot / low tread

Pass 16 Jan 2009 92,802 miles

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 16 Jan 2009 92,802 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 66,398 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 66,338 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2006 53,598 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edje

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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YN51 XNX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YN51 XNX, 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 YN51 XNX registered?

YN51 XNX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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