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GX51 LBL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,613 mi
Last recorded130,613 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 LBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 130,613 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 23 Dec 2013 125,340 miles

engine light on

Fail 23 Dec 2013 125,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine light on

Pass 24 Dec 2012 118,367 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)

engian light on

Pass 22 Dec 2011 114,872 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 108,790 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 99,745 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 89,902 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 76,750 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 62,112 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 47,806 miles

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

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 LBL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GX51 LBL, 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 LBL registered?

GX51 LBL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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