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YR51 NPO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,859 mi
Last recorded90,859 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 NPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 90,859 miles

cracks in sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Dec 2015 90,859 miles

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

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

cracks in sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2014 85,315 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 85,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 80,521 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 75,348 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,016 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 67,341 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 67,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010

Engine warning lamp on

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front indicator side wall damaged slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2010

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

Engine warning lamp on

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front indicator side wall damaged slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,729 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,931 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,680 miles

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

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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YR51 NPO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR51 NPO, 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 YR51 NPO?

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What year was YR51 NPO registered?

YR51 NPO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is YR51 NPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 NPO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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