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EA51 LVO

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,484 mi
Last recorded93,484 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 LVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 93,484 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill (5.2.6)

both rear tyres perished on outer edges

Fail 6 Sep 2017 93,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill (5.2.6)

both rear tyres perished on outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2016 84,608 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 84,608 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,065 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,395 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 14 Sep 2013 54,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012

nearside rear brake low reading

Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,418 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 50,418 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,105 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,388 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,223 miles

Spare tyre defective

off side front tyre perishing on wall and tread

Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,742 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,672 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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EA51 LVO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA51 LVO, 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

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What year was EA51 LVO registered?

EA51 LVO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is EA51 LVO safe to buy?

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