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E4 LEN

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,459 mi
Last recorded58,459 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 LEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 58,459 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 58,456 miles

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe insecure (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 58,354 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 58,296 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 58,210 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 58,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 58,127 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 58,046 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 57,912 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 57,768 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,556 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 57,250 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished/cracking

exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Pass 19 May 2015 57,007 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Pass 8 May 2014 56,883 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 56,555 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 55,495 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,619 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,159 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 53,691 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 53,371 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 53,247 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 52,771 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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E4 LEN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E4 LEN, 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 E4 LEN registered?

E4 LEN is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is E4 LEN safe to buy?

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