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E4 LLX

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,478 mi
Last recorded155,478 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 LLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 155,478 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 154,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 153,521 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 151,914 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 147,990 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 145,864 miles

Offside Front inner cv gaiter pin hole

Pass 1 Apr 2019 143,289 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 138,757 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 132,516 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 124,645 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 119,202 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 112,252 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 102,504 miles

Airbag light on.

Different size tyres front to back.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 102,504 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Airbag light on.

Different size tyres front to back.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 94,198 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2012 94,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2011 88,102 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 81,627 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,488 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 66,284 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 57,821 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 49,977 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 LLX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 LLX, 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 LLX registered?

E4 LLX is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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