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GJ51 LHR

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,695 mi
Last recorded125,695 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 LHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 125,695 miles

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 119,791 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2018 119,752 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 101,543 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 90,062 miles

Bonnet release lever broken.

Centre exhaust hanger is broken.

Oil level is below the minimum.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 84,131 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2015 84,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 78,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and offside front tyres low tread.

Fail 15 Nov 2013 73,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight corrosion of brake discs from standing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 73,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight corrosion of brake discs from standing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 73,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

front tyres tread wearing low centre of tread 3mm

Fail 12 Nov 2012 73,014 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroding

front tyres tread wearing low centre of tread 3mm

Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,686 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

O/S OUTTER SILL DAMAGED

Pass 1 Oct 2010 53,970 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,683 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 45,683 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,631 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion on front anti-roll bar

Fail 22 Sep 2008 42,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion on front anti-roll bar

Pass 22 Sep 2007 37,341 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,822 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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GJ51 LHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ51 LHR, 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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GJ51 LHR is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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