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BN51 LEF

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,462 mi
Last recorded118,462 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 LEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 118,462 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 118,445 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside rear lower floor section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 118,343 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside rear lower drain plug area is slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 118,343 miles

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Nearside front upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside rear lower drain plug area is slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 118,289 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 117,407 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 117,946 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 111,826 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Aug 2018 111,826 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 105,943 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 99,887 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,754 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 89,102 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 89,102 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,919 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 81,919 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,787 miles

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 10 Aug 2011 67,678 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 67,678 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,572 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,828 miles

i)BOTH Front brake discs slightly corroded.ii)23% front brakes imbalance (high).

Pass 28 Aug 2008 46,667 miles

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

Heat sheild on cat loose

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 32,103 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,103 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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BN51 LEF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BN51 LEF, 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 BN51 LEF registered?

BN51 LEF is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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