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GX51 LBE

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,060 mi
Last recorded73,060 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 LBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 73,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 70,678 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 68,300 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight damage to front grill

slight damage to lower inner wing panel

slight damage to n/s outer sill cover

Pass 14 Jan 2021 66,257 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged ------- (0.1 (b))

Note; emissions slightly irratic / fluctuating CO % ------------

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ------- (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,051 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,888 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 56,694 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 54,698 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 51,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,227 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2014 44,227 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Oct 2012 30,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,543 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,450 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 23,246 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,246 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,833 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,890 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 12,962 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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GX51 LBE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GX51 LBE, 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 GX51 LBE registered?

GX51 LBE is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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